Jako ycia kobiet po mastektomii

The aim of the study was to assess the objective and subjective quality of life in women after mastectomy. 53 women, average age 57 years, took part in the study. The methods used included a survey consisting of questions concerning objective quality of life and the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire evaluating subjective quality of life. The study revealed that women after mastectomy are satisfied with their lives, especially with their relations with friends and acquaintances. The study also showed that women after mastectomy more often choose passive forms of entertainment e.g. watching television (64.2%) instead of active ones, e.g. travelling (43.4%). Vocational activity among study participants decreased by 43.4% in comparison to the situation before disease. The main predictors of general life satisfaction in women who took part in the study were satisfaction with their sex life and ways of spending their spare time.