Affiliation:
1. Research Division, Institute of Mental Health , Singapore
2. Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University , Singapore
3. Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore , Singapore
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a multidimensional construct; however, few studies have meaningfully integrated FCR severity (i.e., level of fear) with FCR-related concepts (e.g., triggers).
Purpose
The present study determined (a) latent profiles of FCR; (b) socio-demographic variations between identified profiles; (c) interactions between identified profiles and resilience and rumination on chronic physical disorders, depressive/anxiety symptoms, and quality of life.
Methods
The present study is a secondary data analysis of which 404 cancer survivors were included in this study. All participants completed the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory and measures of resilience, rumination, depressive/anxiety symptoms, and quality of life.
Results
Latent profile analysis identified three distinct profiles based on varying levels of FCR and FCR-related concepts; Profile 1 “Low FCR” (n = 108; 26.4%), Profile 2 “Moderate FCR, High coping” (n = 197; 49.4%), and Profile 3 “High FCR, distress and impairment” (n = 99; 24.3%). Profile 3 was associated with younger age and history of radiotherapy. Latent profiles of FCR significantly interacted with resilience and rumination on depressive/anxiety symptoms.
Conclusions
Latent profile analysis integrates FCR severity and FCR-related concepts to support a nuanced understanding of FCR. Our results suggest specific points of intervention, which extend beyond addressing FCR severity.
Funder
Singapore Cancer Society Cancer Research
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,General Psychology
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