Table 1.
General characteristics of this study (n = 38).
| Characteristics | n (%) | Mean ± Standard Deviation |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42.21 ± 4.84 | |
| 30s | 12 (31.6) | |
| 40s | 26 (68.4) | |
| Spouse presence, yes | 30 (78.9) | |
| Religion, yes | 26 (68.4) | |
| Education, ≥university | 36 (94.8) | |
| Monthly household income | ||
| <USD 3000 | 5 (13.2) | |
| ≥USD 3000 | 33 (86.8) | |
| Child existence, yes | 30 (78.9) | |
| Cancer stage | ||
| I | 13 (34.2) | |
| II | 12 (31.6) | |
| III | 12 (31.6) | |
| IV | 1 (2.6) | |
| Time since diagnosis (months) | 13.84 ± 16.27 | |
| <6 | 7 (18.4) | |
| 6–12 | 21 (55.3) | |
| >12 | 10 (26.3) | |
| Operation, yes | 37 (97.4) | |
| Total mastectomy | 15 (39.5) | |
| Breast conserving surgery | 22 (57.9) | |
| Chemotherapy, yes | 29 (76.3) | |
| Radiation therapy, yes | 28 (73.7) | |
| Anti-hormone therapy, yes | 21 (55.3) | |
| Occupation type | ||
| Managers | 5 (13.2) | |
| Professionals and related workers | 11 (28.9) | |
| Clerks | 21 (55.3) | |
| Sales workers | 1 (2.6) | |
| Work period (months) | 127.29 ± 90.15 | |
| Current occupational status | ||
| Continued working | 8 (21.1) | |
| Leave of absence | 26 (68.4) | |
| Stopped working | 4 (10.5) |