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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

The relationship between sleep quality and emotional resilience in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a national cross-sectional study in Iraq.

Abdulmalik Fareeq Saber, Abdulqader Hussein Hamad, Ahmed Naif Ali, Safin Hussein, Karzan Qurbani, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Hardi Abdulqadir Hasan, Azzadin Kamal Mahmod, Khaleel Sakran Abdullah, Mohammed Hawla Shekha and 5 more

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Abdulmalik Fareeq SaberPsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq. malikk1200k@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-0300-0185
Abdulqader Hussein HamadPsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5986-7803
Ahmed Naif AliPsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0893-4559
Safin HusseinBiology Department, College of Science, University of Raparin, Ranya, Sulaimaniya, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8513-2907
Karzan QurbaniBiology Department, College of Science, University of Raparin, Ranya, Sulaimaniya, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2156-6826
Sirwan Khalid AhmedDepartment of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Raparin, Ranya, Sulaimaniyah, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8361-0546
Hardi Abdulqadir HasanNanakali Cancer Hospital, Erbil, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-3286-3824
Azzadin Kamal MahmodAdult Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7138-684X
Khaleel Sakran AbdullahDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Alsubtain University, International Branch of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Karbala, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-8600-0639
Mohammed Hawla ShekhaHiwa Cancer Hospital, Sulaimani, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-8438-4607
Mohammed Madlool ZidaneDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Misan University, Amarah, Maysan, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-4129-1413
Mariam HafedhPsychiatric Nursing Department, Nursing College, Misan University, Amarah, Maysan, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-2935-9864
Galawezh Obaid OthmanDepartment of Medical Analysis, Faculty of Applied Science, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0609-6253
Farzand F HamidDepartment of Pharmacy, Knowledge University, Erbil, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-3884-4109
Abbas SalihiDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Erbil, 44001, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1342-2849

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purposeBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Iraq, and chemotherapy often leads to sleep disturbances and emotional strain. Emotional resilience may help patients cope with these challenges. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between sleep quality and emotional resilience among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Iraq.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted from August 1st, 2024, to February 13th, 2025, in five major public hospitals across Iraq, using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic information, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Adult Resilience Measure-Revised (ARM-R). Statistical analysis was performed using Stata version 12 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX).

resultsIn the study, 433 breast cancer patients were involved. The findings indicated that, on average, participants stated poor sleep quality. They exhibited a high degree of emotional resilience. The analysis showed a significant negative correlation between sleep quality and resilience, suggesting that higher resilience correlates with improved sleep quality. Further multiple linear regression analysis indicated that higher resilience was associated with better sleep quality. Furthermore, age was negatively associated with sleep quality, suggesting that older patients slept slightly better, while physical complications were positively associated with poor sleep quality.

conclusionsThe study revealed a significant negative correlation between sleep quality and emotional resilience among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Iraq. Policymakers and healthcare providers are recommended to integrate psychosocial support and resilience-building interventions into oncology care to improve sleep quality and overall wellbeing in this vulnerable population.

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Antineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsResilience, PsychologicalSleep QualitySleep Wake DisordersAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEmotionsFemaleHumansIraqMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesAntineoplastic AgentsBreast CancerChemotherapyEmotional ResiliencePsychosocial SupportSleep Quality

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