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Single measurement of bowel wall thickness using intestinal ultrasonography in children with ulcerative colitis
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Clinical Application to Improve the “Depth Perception Problem” by Combining Augmented Reality and a 3D Printing Model
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Enhancement of in vitro antibacterial activity and bioactivity of iodine-loaded titanium by micro-scale regulation using mixed-acid treatment
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Red Dichromatic Imaging Improves the Recognition of Bleeding Points During Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
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Identity Experiences of Young Adult Women Diagnosed with and Undergoing Treatment for Cancer: A Phenomenological Study
Get PDFObjective: This study examined the aspects of identity affected by the diagnosis and treatment of cancer among
young adult women.
Methods: The participants were nine women diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for cancer aged 18–25 years.
Data were collected through detailed individual interviews, which were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using
Colaizzi’s phenomenological method.
Results: Four categories of aspects of identity were extracted: being burdened with the threat of death from
cancer, feeling shaken by the loss of femininity, feeling unsettled in relationships with others, and maturing while
undergoing changes. Two factors helped the participants reconstruct their identities: strength provided by support
from their family and friends and efforts to stabilize themselves.
Discussion: The participants reported experiencing identity breakdowns owing to the threat of death from cancer,
loss of femininity, and disruption of relationships. However, with the support of family and friends as well as
personal efforts, they were able to repair their shattered identities, leading to the formation of a mature self.departmental bulletin pape
