CHUYỂN NGỮ THANG ĐO CHIẾN LƯỢC ỨNG PHÓ BRIEFCOPE 28 CÂU, GIÁ TRỊ NỘI DUNG, TIN CẬY NỘI BỘ VÀ PHÂN TÍCH MỐI TƯƠNG QUAN GIỮA CÁC CHIẾN LƯỢC ỨNG PHÓ ĐƯỢC SỬ DỤNG TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN UNG THƯ VÚ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN UNG BƯỚU THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH

Abstract

Rational for study: The incidence of breast cancer is increasing in Vietnam. The Briefcope scale, used to assess coping strategies, has been translated and evaluated for reliability and validity in various countries. However, in Vietnam, there are limited studies that have utilized this scale on cancer patients, especially breast cancer patients. Therefore, this research aims to appropriately translate the scale for the patient population and explore the correlations between coping strategies among breast cancer patients. Methods: The study was conducted in two stages, involving professional evaluation of the translated scale's content and followed by the second phase on 235 breast cancer patients at Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital. Results: The findings from the translation and content validity assessment indicate that the scale is suitable for use with breast cancer patients, as evidenced by the high internal reliability, measured through the Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, for both the 28-question total scale and its 14 subscales. The coping strategies employed by breast cancer patients in the sample predominantly consisted of positive adaptive responses. While some strategies proved more effective than others, it is essential to recognize that what works for one cancer patient may not be suitable for another. Hence, assisting patients in identifying inappropriate coping methods, such as giving up or avoiding, and encouraging active problem-solving and acceptance of the illness is crucial and necessary for enhancing their ability to cope positively.