Exploring Body Image Satisfaction in Post-Mastectomy Female Breast Cancer Patients.

Eur J Breast Health · 2025 · PMC12462730 · PMID 40904470

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approached significancep = 0.07so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

Interest in breast reconstruction was low (15.7%), and although age and education were not significantly associated, time since surgery approached significance ( p = 0.07).

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

Additional associations were noted with social withdrawal ( p = 0.06) and changes in spousal relationships ( p <0.001), while shifts in the behavior of others or relationships with close friends did not reach statistical significance.

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near-significantno p-value reported

• Time since surgery showed a near-significant effect on perception, while age and education were not significantly associated. • The findings highlight the importance of culturally sensitive counseling and open discussion of body image in breast cancer care in Pakistan.

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