AbstractWomen undergoing breast cancer treatment experience a number of changes, including lossor deformity of one or both breasts, surgical wounds, skin changes, and weight gain. Thesechanges are closely related to physical appearance and body image and often lead tode
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AbstractWomen undergoing breast cancer treatment experience a number of changes, including lossor deformity of one or both breasts, surgical wounds, skin changes, and weight gain. Thesechanges are closely related to physical appearance and body image and often lead todecreased mental health, marital quality, and psychological stress resulting from thisinappropriate body image. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validation of bodyimage scale in breast cancer patients in Tehran. The present study was a descriptivecorrelational study. 250 married women with breast cancer were selected from availablemedical centers in Tehran. They completed the scales of body image, cyberspacedependence and quality of married life. Data analysis was performed using statisticalmethods, Cronbach's alpha, confirmatory factor analysis, etc. using statistical softwareAMOS-26 and SPSS-27. The results showed that the two-factor model of body image wasappropriate for the population. Also, Cronbach's alpha coefficient of convergent anddivergent validity for the whole scale and its subscales was acceptable. Due to the validityand reliability of this scale, it can be used for research and treatment activities in researchand counseling centers.
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