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Effectiveness of an Anticipatory Guidance Program on Physical Problems among Women with Reproductive System Malignancies Undergoing Chemotherapy

Fathima S Jemal, Sindumol N T

Abstract: The present study investigated the "Effectiveness of an anticipatory guidance program on physical problems among women with reproductive system malignancies undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care hospital, Kottayam". A quantitative approach was used for the study. The study was theoretically supported by Betty Neuman?s system model. A total of 30 women with reproductive system malignancies undergoing chemotherapy as outpatient basis in the day care chemotherapy ward, Medical College Hospital Kottayam were selected as study participants, by using non probability purposive sampling technique. The data collection instruments used for the study includes socio personal and clinical data sheet, physical problem assessment scale prepared by the researcher. Pre test was conducted using socio personal and clinical data sheet, physical problem assessment scale. After the pretest anticipatory guidance program was given as three sessions which include computer assisted teaching program, relaxation training and a video recorded positive speech of a cancer survivor. The data were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study revealed that anticipatory guidance program was effective on physical problems among women with reproductive system malignancies undergoing chemotherapy.

Keywords: Anticipatory guidance program, physical problems, women with reproductive system malignancies

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 1, January 2023

Pages: 621 - 623

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR23112121607

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