Perception of Family Functioning Among Relatives of Women Who Survived Breast Cancer: Gender Differences

Authors

  • Raquel Gabrielli Biffi Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Marli Vilela Mamede Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000200019

Keywords:

Breast Neoplasms, Family, Gender Identity, Nursing

Abstract

The aim of this study was to know how female and male family members perceive their family dynamics after breast cancer. Barnhill's proposal of a healthy family functional model served as the theoretical framework for this qualitative research. The data was obtained through interviews and submitted to content analysis. The results showed that, in the adaptation process to breast cancer, both genders use clear communication in order to achieve family balance and present interactions characterized by mutual and individual feelings. The responsibility for maintaining the family is attributed to the daughters, whereas the male elements show more disorganization with regard to family functions. The bond between family members of both genders who are affected by breast cancer shows important interactions in the identity process.

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Published

2010-04-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Perception of Family Functioning Among Relatives of Women Who Survived Breast Cancer: Gender Differences . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(2), 269-277. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000200019