Low Self-efficacy in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Self-efficacy is needed as a basis for action and defined person’s ability to take care of himself in order achieve the expected results. Breast cancer patients need good self-efficacy undergo treatment, especially during COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims describe characteristics breast their relationship with treatment at Dharmais Cancer Hospital. The design used was cross-sectional, involving 107 through consecutive sampling. assessed using Behavior Inventory (CBI) instrument. Data were analyzed Chi-square test. results showed that many 69 respondents (64%) had low age (p = 0.008), employment status 0.026), monthly income 0.000), ward 0.031) significant self-efficacy. describes optimistic perception being able overcome cancer-related stressors. In probable or confirmed cases COVID-19, most will fall into state psychological crisis, unstable emotions, rejection, anger, non-compliance treatment. Education counseling regarding are an effort increase undergoing pandemic Hospital Jakarta.
 Keywords: self-efficacy, cancer,