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September 10, 2025African Journal of Health Sciences

Pain Coping Strategies and their Associated Factors among Adult Oncology Patients Admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital

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MJMary JoelJMJostine Ndunge MutindaJOJames Odero

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Overview

Mixed-methods study shows pain coping strategies vary by sociodemographic factors in oncology patients, highlighting emotional support's role.

Key Points

  • Patients' coping strategies for pain are significantly influenced by factors like age and gender.
  • Key strategies include positive refrain, emotional support, acceptance, and denial, with notable associations to income and residence.
  • This study utilized a mixed-method approach, incorporating a quantitative descriptive survey and focus group discussions.
  • Findings underscore the need for individualised pain management strategies that consider these sociocultural influences.

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Joel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23d3ab210217d6478d22bhttps://doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v37i4.5
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