Self-Efficacy and Body Image in Individuals With Colorectal Cancer and Stomas
Oncology Nursing Forum, cilt.53, sa.2, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 53 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1188/26.onf.e26535278
- Dergi Adı: Oncology Nursing Forum
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Pharma Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: colorectal cancer, stoma, self-efficacy, body image, nursing
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
PURPOSE: To examine the variables influencing body image perception and stoma self-efficacy levels in individuals with colorectal cancer and a stoma, and to evaluate the relationship between these two factors. PARTICIPANTS & SETTING: The study consisted of 121 individuals with colorectal cancer and a stoma who were treated at the outpatient chemotherapy unit at a university hospital in Türkiye between December 2023 and June 2024 and filled out data collection forms. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: This cross-sectional, correlational study used face-to-face methods to collect demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as data on stoma-related self-efficacy and body image perception, using validated surveys. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. FINDINGS: Body image scores were lower in patients who were younger, female, and single, and who lacked stoma-related education. Those with concerns about gas, leakage, or odor, as well as those feeling upset about body changes, had significantly poorer body image scores. Self-efficacy was higher in those who had received stoma-related education but lower in women and those with stoma-related anxieties. A correlation was found between body image and self-efficacy. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Stoma-related education and psychosocial support may enhance patients’ self-efficacy and body image. Nursing interventions should address physical concerns, social stigma, and emotional well-being to improve adaptation and quality of life.