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Table 4 Brief-COPE mean scores in breast cancer patients

From: Pre-surgery supportive and goal-oriented strategies are associated with lower post-surgery perceived distress in women diagnosed with breast cancer

Variable

Mean ± SD

Self-distraction

5.34 ± 1.92

Active coping

3.75 ± 2.02

Denial

3.07 ± 1.76

Substance use

2.06 ± .59

Emotional support

4.97 ± 1.83

Instrumental support

4.63 ± 1.87

Behavioral disengagement

2.54 ± 1.38

Venting

4.36 ± 1.91

Positive reframing

5.30 ± 2.08

Planning

4.95 ± 2.15

Humor

3.03 ± 1.75

Acceptance

5.65 ± 1.98

Religion

5.24 ± 2.15

Self-blame

2.99 ± 1.66

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BMC Psychology

ISSN: 2050-7283

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