Comparative study of Canadian and Hungarian colon cancer patients

The aim of our study is to determine the effect of cultural differences of colon cancer patients on coping style and the process of healing. Sample: 57 Hungarian, 50 Canadian colon cancer patients. Method: Questionnaire of socio-demographic status, MAC (Mental Adjustment Scale), POMS (Profile of Mood Scale) Results: In terms of coping style the only significant difference between the two sample groups could be found on the helpless/hopeless scale in favour of the Hungarian group (p=0.01). The people who use this coping mechanism have lower income, are less educated and use alternative healing techniques to a les…