In the past 2 decades, research has

In the past 2 decades, research has focused on coping styles among individuals with life-threatening illnesses. A number of researchers have investigated coping styles among cancer patients. To our knowledge, there is limited research examining coping styles among haematological cancer patients. Varying aspects of coping can be assessed using the Brief COPE questionnaire developed by Carver. This questionnaire assesses different types of coping, such as active coping, planning, positive reframing, acceptance, humour, religion, use of emotional support and instrumental support, self-distraction, denial, venting, substance use, behavioural disengagement, and self-blame.3 Psychiatric disorders such as depression are the most prevalent mental health problems that can be easily diagnosed in cancer patients.The aim of the present study was to assess such coping styles among haematological cancer patients in Ampang Hospital, Malaysia, and investigate factors that influence these coping styles such as psychiatric characteristics, as well as socio-demographic and clinical factors.