Explaining the Factors Shaping Two Different Beliefs about Cancer in Iran Based on Causal Layer Analysis
Mandana Sahebzadeh, Hassan Reihani Khuzani, Mahmood Keyvanara, Elham Tabesh
Abstract
20 million people currently have cancer worldwide, and by 2020 this number will exceed 30 million. Chronic illnesses including cancer make challenges and threats such as destruction of body, soul, insecurity, loneliness, and hopelessness leading many patients to lose their hope for their disease . On the contrary, some people defend themselves against internal and external stress by learning, organizing, and adapting to health, happiness, and meaningful life. They can overcome their stress due t
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Layer (electronics)PsychologyCancerSocial psychologyMedicineInternal medicineChemistryOrganic chemistryGlobal Cancer Incidence and Screening