Social support perceived by cervical cancer patients in morocco

Cervical cancer is a common cancer and the second most common cancer in women. The lack of confidential relationship support in cancer patients is a predictor of depressive or anxiety disorders. The aim of the study is to describe the social support perceived by patients with cervical cancer. Methods: A questionnaire was administered to a sample of patients diagnosed with cervical cancer who were treated in 2017 at the Mohammed VI center for the treatment of cancers in Casablanca. Social support was measured by the questionnaire SSQ-6 (Social support questionnaire 6 items). Results: A total of 78 patients responded to the questionnaire. The average age was 53 with a standard deviation of 7 years. Sixty-four percent of the patients were married, 97% had at least one child with an average number of children of 3.6 (standard deviation = 1.9). The average number of people available to support the patient ranged from 1.3 to 3.0 depending on the items. And the average satisfaction of support received ranged from 4.08 to 4.54 out of 6. Conclusion: Sufficient social support has been noted in cervical cancer patients with a fairly high level of satisfaction with the support received. This shows the role of the Moroccan family in supporting this type of patients during the disease.