Impact of Family Support on Breast Cancer Patient’s Nutritional Status in Jakarta

Dietary habits significantly influence the risk factors for breast cancer, the most common type of cancer. Family support can greatly impact changes in a patient’s nutritional status. A study conducted in Jakarta aimed to examine the relationship between family support and the nutritional status of breast cancer patients. The researchers employed non-experimental quantitative methods with a cross-sectional design, using purposive sampling to meet specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The results showed that 9 respondents (29%) had a normal nutritional status, 22 respondents (71%) were overweight, and 25 respondents (80.6%) received strong family support. Although the findings were analyzed, the study ultimately determined that there was no significant association between family support and nutritional status, as indicated by a p-value of 0.320. However, family support remains important for encouraging healthy dietary habits among breast cancer patients and their families.