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Psychological Distress Among People Living With Cancer : A Study Based on an Idiographic Clinical Case Approach
Florentin Jandarme, Ozowa Latem Josue, Esenge Omekanda Clarisse, Blaise-Pascal Zirimwabagabo Muhindo
10 September 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 9, pp. 1702-1710
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E9/2026-08
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This qualitative study examined the psychological distress experienced by people living with cancer. It was conducted with four participants treated at the University Clinics of Kinshasa.
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- 10 September 2026
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- Vol. 2, Issue 9, pp. 1702-1710
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- 3051-3561 (online) · 3051-3553 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
This qualitative study examined the psychological distress experienced by people living with cancer. It was conducted with four participants treated at the University Clinics of Kinshasa. Its objective was to describe the psychological distress experienced by people with cancer and to examine the coping strategies they use to deal with their problematic situation. To this end, we used the clinical method, together with the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and clinical interviews. The findings indicate that people living with cancer may experience high levels of psychological distress, characterized by feelings of vulnerability, uncertainty, and anxiety. To cope with their situation, they mainly resort to problem-focused coping strategies.
Keywords: Psychological distress, People living with cancer, Coping
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Florentin Jandarme, Ozowa Latem Josue, Esenge Omekanda Clarisse, & Blaise-Pascal Zirimwabagabo Muhindo (2026). Psychological Distress Among People Living With Cancer : A Study Based on an Idiographic Clinical Case Approach. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(9), 1702-1710. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E9/2026-08
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title = {Psychological Distress Among People Living With Cancer : A Study Based on an Idiographic Clinical Case Approach},
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journal = {Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies},
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}Questions about this article
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Florentin Jandarme, Ozowa Latem Josue, Esenge Omekanda Clarisse, Blaise-Pascal Zirimwabagabo Muhindo.
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In Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, Volume 2, Issue 9, pages 1702-1710, published by EP Journals Group on 10 September 2026.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
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10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E9/2026-08 (https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E9/2026-08).
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APA: Florentin Jandarme, Ozowa Latem Josue, Esenge Omekanda Clarisse, & Blaise-Pascal Zirimwabagabo Muhindo (2026). Psychological Distress Among People Living With Cancer : A Study Based on an Idiographic Clinical Case Approach. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(9), 1702-1710. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E9/2026-08
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