The Silent Struggle: Emotional Impact of Breast Cancer on South Asian Women – A Comprehensive Review
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v14i1.8585Keywords:
Breast cancer, Emotional impact, South Asian women, Cultural stigmas, Mental health disparities, Depression and anxiety, Social isolation, Healthcare access, Diaspora communities, Familial expectations, Psychological distress, Gender roles, Public healthAbstract
This research paper aims to investigate the emotional impact of breast cancer on South Asian women. The findings are based on a comprehensive analysis of over 20 research papers and data sets from SEER, CDC U.S. Cancer Statistics, and GLOBOCAN. The paper sheds light on emotional factors such as anxiety, depression, guilt, and social isolation, which are aggravated by cultural stigmas, gender roles, and disparities in healthcare options for South Asian women both in their native communities and diaspora communities. The emotional burden of breast cancer is unique for these women due to other deeply rooted socio-economic factors and limited access to mental health services, which this study delves into. The need for culturally sensitive healthcare support systems focused on the needs of South Asian women is highlighted in this study.
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