Most previous studies have focused on breast cancer
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The gap
Most previous studies have focused on breast cancer patients of all ages, with less attention being given to young and middle-aged breast cancer patients. - There is a lack of understanding of the factors influencing psychological distress
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Stated in the cells future research and cells research gap sections of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.
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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Exploring Predictors of Psychological Well-Being Among Women Living with Breast Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study (2026) · Journal of Health and Nutrition Research · doi
Future studies can investigate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at enhancing patients' internal control beliefs and providing targeted psychosocial support. - Further research can explore the relationship between health locus of control and psychological well-being in women with breast cancer.
generalstated in cells future researchevidence 5/5Keywords: future studies investigate effectiveness interventions aimed enhancing patients - Current status and influencing factors of psychological distress in young and middle-aged patients with breast cancer: a cross-sectional study (2026) · Supportive Care in Cancer · doi
Most previous studies have focused on breast cancer patients of all ages, with less attention being given to young and middle-aged breast cancer patients. - There is a lack of understanding of the factors influencing psychological distress in young and middle-aged breast cancer patients.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: previous studies have focused breast cancer patients all - The Role of Self-efficacy, Supportive Systems, and Motivation in Breast Cancer Prevention Behaviours: A Cross-sectional Study (2026) · Journal of Academic Research in Nursing · doi
The study identifies a gap in understanding the factors that influence breast cancer prevention behaviors among women. - The study notes that low participation in early diagnosis methods is associated with psychosocial factors such as awareness, perceived self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and motivation.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap understanding factors influence breast cancer
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