Abstract Background and Objectives General self-efficacy (GSE) encourages health-
promoting behaviors in older adults. It is unsurprising then that older adults receiving health …

Background: Self-efficacy is a psychological source for helping patients adjust with breast
cancer. The aim of the present review was to synthesize the studies on self-efficacy of …

Background Patients with gastric cancer experience severe psychological distress as a
result of their cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy. Resilience is a defense mechanism that …

Purpose Diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer can generate many challenges which
impact on adjustment, so understanding the psychosocial factors which contribute to …

To explore the relationship between fatigue and self‐efficacy, and quality of life (QoL) during
chemotherapy of patients with breast, lung or gastrointestinal cancers. This study is a …

Background: Post traumatic growth (PTG) can be defined as positive change following a
traumatic event. The current conceptualization of PTG encompasses five main dimensions …

Psychological resilience is indicated when individuals demonstrate good mental health
despite exposure to significant stress or adversity. Good mental health may involve low …

The prevailing biomarker employed for prostate cancer (PCa) screening and diagnosis is
the prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Despite excellent sensitivity, PSA lacks specificity …

Objective Early identification and intervention have been recommended for newly
diagnosed prostate cancer patients who experience significant emotional distress; however …

Abstract Background Increasing demands on Canada's healthcare system require patients
to take on more active roles in their health. Effective self-management has been linked to …