´´El impacto de la reconstrucción mamaria en la definición de la imagen corporal, en mujeres de 33 a 61 años que han pasado por mastectomía radical y reconstrucción mamaria versus mujeres que únicamente han pasado por mastectomía radical ´´

Abstract

Breast cancer is currently a public health problem worldwide, it acquires clinical relevance due to the incidence of people who suffer from this disease, the increasing burden of deaths it causes and the impact on physical and mental health, especially in perception. Of the body image of those who suffer. In this context, the objective of the present study arises, which was to compare the perception of body image in two groups of women; a group that has undergone a radical mastectomy and another group that has undergone a radical mastectomy and breast reconstruction, the factors related to an adequate perception of their body image. For the study, a sample of 10 women belonging to the “Fuerza Rosa Ecuador” group was available. A documented survey was used for fines. Body image was measured through the Hopwood body image questionnaire, and it was also incorporated into a series of conceptually related variables (sociodemographic and family). The updated data was analyzed through descriptive statistical techniques. Because mom's cancer is related to the negative effects both physically and mentally of people who received such a diagnosis; It is hoped that with the analysis of the results, a theoretical and practical precedent will be established that will make visible the existence of problems related to body image and the type of treatment carried out (breast reconstruction), to contribute to a future with proposals for promotion, prevention and early intervention.