Authors :
Yakobus Lau De Yung Sinaga; Stevani Basry, Ners, M.Kep
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 4 - April
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://bit.ly/3nyclR1
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7905655
Abstract :
Breast cancer is the most frequently
diagnosed malignant tumor among women in the world,
especially in Indonesia. This is qualitative research with
a descriptive exploratory approach that aims to explore
the experiences of breast cancer patients related to their
diet and eating patterns after being diagnosed with
breast cancer. 15 participants in this study were selected
using selected sampling. Research data were collected
from December 2022 to January 2023. This study used
semi-structured data analysis from Braun and Clarke.
To ensure the rigor and trustworthiness of this study, the
standards used by Korstjens and Moser were applied.
There were three themes discovered covered in this
study: (1) “Vegetarian is the main dietary choice” (2)
“The desire to get better is the reason for a change in
diet”, (3) “Prayer can increase a sense of optimism in
life.” In conclusion, this study determined that most of
the participants felt that a vegetarian diet can ensure
better health and have reduced animal-based food, and
increased their intake of plant-based food, especially
fruits, and vegetables. Further study needs to be done to
delve further into the impact of a vegetarian diet on
breast cancer patients.
Keywords :
Dietary Therapy, Breast Cancer, Plant-Based Diet
Breast cancer is the most frequently
diagnosed malignant tumor among women in the world,
especially in Indonesia. This is qualitative research with
a descriptive exploratory approach that aims to explore
the experiences of breast cancer patients related to their
diet and eating patterns after being diagnosed with
breast cancer. 15 participants in this study were selected
using selected sampling. Research data were collected
from December 2022 to January 2023. This study used
semi-structured data analysis from Braun and Clarke.
To ensure the rigor and trustworthiness of this study, the
standards used by Korstjens and Moser were applied.
There were three themes discovered covered in this
study: (1) “Vegetarian is the main dietary choice” (2)
“The desire to get better is the reason for a change in
diet”, (3) “Prayer can increase a sense of optimism in
life.” In conclusion, this study determined that most of
the participants felt that a vegetarian diet can ensure
better health and have reduced animal-based food, and
increased their intake of plant-based food, especially
fruits, and vegetables. Further study needs to be done to
delve further into the impact of a vegetarian diet on
breast cancer patients.
Keywords :
Dietary Therapy, Breast Cancer, Plant-Based Diet
