scholarly journals Do coping strategies mediate the effects of emotional support on emotional well-being among Spanish-speaking Latina breast cancer survivors?

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 1286-1292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felisa A. Gonzales ◽  
Alejandra Hurtado-de-Mendoza ◽  
Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson ◽  
Anna María Nápoles
2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar González-Hernández ◽  
Daniel Campos ◽  
Rebeca Diego-Pedro ◽  
Rocío Romero ◽  
Rosa Baños ◽  
...  

Abstract The growing body of research on compassion has demonstrated its benefits for healthcare and wellbeing. However, there is no clear agreement about a definition for compassion, given the novelty of the research on this construct and its religious roots. The aim of this study is to analyze the mental semantic construction of compassion in Spanish-speaking women breast cancer survivors, and the effects of the Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT®) on the modification of this definition, compared to treatment-as-usual (TAU), at baseline, post-intervention, and six-month follow-up. Participants were 56 women breast cancer survivors from a randomized clinical trial. The Osgood’s Semantic Differential categories (evaluative, potency, and activity scales) were adapted to assess the semantic construction of compassion. At baseline, participants had an undefined idea about compassion. The CBCT influenced subjects’ semantic construction of what it means to be compassionate. Findings could lead to future investigations and compassion programs that adapt to a specific culture or population.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. BMT02 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Wan ◽  
Isabelle Arès ◽  
Alexandre Gareau ◽  
Katherine A Collins ◽  
Sophie Lebel ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 1885-1902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Piacentine ◽  
Karen M. Robinson ◽  
Leslie J. Waltke ◽  
Judy A. Tjoe ◽  
Alexander V. Ng

Physical activity benefits the health and well-being of breast cancer survivors (BCS). Yet, many African American survivors do not routinely exercise and have increased risk of poor outcomes. The purpose of this mixed-method study was to identify motivational factors compelling African American BCS to participate in a 14-week team walking program and to intend to continue exercise after the intervention concluded. Focus groups were held with participants ( n = 12) before and after training. Content analysis discovered themes before the intervention: Not wanting to go at it alone, exercise not a life or treatment priority, cancer treatment affected activity, advocates to exercise, and can exercise really help? Four themes postintervention themes included: In the same boat, changed mind-set, improved weight and activity, and overcoming barriers. Physical data verified improvements. Results suggest that a team-based exercise training program may assist in overcoming a sedentary behavior tendency and subsequently improve health among survivors.


2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (14) ◽  
pp. 5927-5936 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munir Abu-Helalah ◽  
Motasem Al-Hanaqta ◽  
Hussam Alshraideh ◽  
Nada Abdulbaqi ◽  
Jameel Hijazeen

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. BCBCR.S6957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Ayala-Feliciano ◽  
Jaime J. Pons-Valerio ◽  
José Pons-Madera ◽  
Summer F. Acevedo

Background In the US there are over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors (BCSs), most of whom have required some type of intensive treatment. How individuals cope with the treatment process may relate to why neurocognitive problems arise. Method We explored the impact of treatment for breast cancer (BC) on performance of the Memory Island task, both on working memory and on the general index of cognitive performance in relation to coping strategies of BCSs compared to age-matched controls. Results The evidence obtained suggests a reduced performance in visuospatial memory in BCSs. Those who used emotional coping strategies displayed reduced performance in visuospatial learning and immediate memory. Those women who used problem-focused coping strategies performed better in those tasks measuring psychomotor speed, general intelligence, and delayed visuospatial memory. Conclusions It is concluded that further investigation of the relationship between coping strategies and performance on visuospatial tasks may provide useful information on residual levels of neurocognitive deficits and psychosocial adaptation in BCSs.


2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen G. Levine ◽  
Caryn Aviv ◽  
Grace Yoo ◽  
Cheryl Ewing ◽  
Alfred Au

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