The Impact of Social Support on Clients with High Cancer Anxiety

Abstract

This is a mixed method study that focuses on the impact of social support on clients with high cancer anxiety. The purpose is to investigate the anxiety level, anxious moments, management techniques, and social support among clients with high cancer anxiety. Therefore, the study was conducted at different hospitals where cancer patients are found. Simple random sampling was assigned to a number of 80 cancer patients, interview was conducted, and questionnaire was distributed equally to all patients. The accumulated data were then analyzed; descriptive statistics were used to interpret and evaluate the impact of cancer anxiety on patients, and the important of social support in managing it. The finding indicates that there is a strong link between anxiety and social support, as high cancer anxiety can be managed through social support.