Abstract

Background and Aim: Cancer is one of the most harmful diseases that has physical, interpersonal, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects that should be considered in the course of illness and treatment. Post-traumatic growth refers to positive psychological changes that are created after facing challenging events. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the role of pain beliefs and perceived social support in the post-traumatic growth of women with cancer. Materials and Method: This is a descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional study. The population of this study was women with cancer in Tehran. A sample of 90 women was selected using purposeful sampling and then, using Pain Beliefs and Perceptions Inventory (PBPI) perceived social support (SS-A) and post-traumatic growth Inventory (PTGI) were evaluated. The data were analyzed by Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis using the stepwise method. Results: Data analysis showed that there is a positive relationship between perceived social support and post-traumatic growth, and there is a negative and significant relationship between the Pain Beliefs and post-traumatic growth. Finally, through stepwise analysis of multiple regression, shown post-traumatic growth in women with cancer is predicted through pain beliefs and perceived social support. Discussion and Conclusion: Considering the role of pain beliefs and perceived social support in post-traumatic growth, it is suggested that the importance of these variables in women with cancer should be considered and these variables should be included in the explanatory and therapeutic models of these patients.