Understanding the relationship between positive and negative social support and the quality of life among African American breast cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaila M. Strayhorn ◽  
Nyahne Q. Bergeron ◽  
Desmona C. Strahan ◽  
Dana Villines ◽  
Veronica Fitzpatrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The psychosocial determinants of quality of life in breast cancer survivors: a scoping review

BMC Cancer ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael G. Culbertson ◽  
Kathleen Bennett ◽  
Catherine M. Kelly ◽  
Linda Sharp ◽  
Caitriona Cahir
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychosocial Determinants ◽  
Psychosocial Determinant ◽  
The Us

Abstract Background Breast cancer care today involves state-of-the-art biomedical treatment but can fail to address the broader psychosocial and quality-of-life (QoL) issues associated with the transition to breast cancer survivorship. This scoping review examines the evidence on the influence of psychosocial determinants on QoL in breast cancer survivors. Methods Scoping review methodology was used to: (1) identify the research question(s); (2) identify relevant studies; (3) undertake study selection; (4) extract data; (5) collate, summarise and report the results. Results A total of 33 studies met the inclusion criteria. The majority of studies were conducted in the US (n = 22, 67%) and were mainly cross-sectional (n = 26, 79%). Sixteen psychosocial determinants of QoL were identified. Social support (n = 14, 42%), depression (n = 7, 21%) and future appraisal and perspective (n = 7, 21%) were the most frequently investigated determinants. Twelve different QoL measures were used. A range of different measurement tools were also used per psychosocial determinant (weighted average = 6). The 14 studies that measured the influence of social support on QoL employed 10 different measures of social support and 7 different measures of QoL. In general, across all 33 studies, a higher level of a positive influence and a lower level of a negative influence of a psychosocial determinant was associated with a better QoL e.g. higher social support and lower levels of depression were associated with a higher/better QoL. For some determinants such as spirituality and coping skills the influence on QoL varied, but these determinants were less commonly investigated. Conclusion Consensus around measures of QoL and psychological determinants would be valuable and would enable research to determine the influence of psychosocial determinants on QoL adequately. Research in other healthcare settings beyond the US is required, in order to understand the influence of organisation and follow-up clinical and supportive care on psychosocial determinants and QoL and to improve the quality of care in breast cancer survivors.

Virtual weight loss program for African-American breast cancer survivors: Preliminary results.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 163-163
Author(s):  
Jeanne M. Ferrante ◽  
Michelle Doose ◽  
Alicja Bator ◽  
Katie Devine ◽  
Pamela Ohman Strickland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Weight Loss Program

163 Background: Obesity is associated with higher breast cancer recurrence and death, and poorer health and quality of life. African-American (AA) women have the highest prevalence of obesity, obesity-related comorbidities, and breast cancer mortality compared with other racial/ethnic groups. Weight loss after breast cancer diagnosis may lower rates of recurrence and improve fitness, fatigue, and quality of life. Methods: This 6-month randomized controlled trial pilot-tests the use of a Fitbit activity tracker (Fitbit only group) versus Fitbit plus SparkPeople, a free web-based weight loss program (combined group) among 70 AA breast cancer survivors. Paired t-tests assess changes from baseline to 6-months among each participant in primary (weight, body mass index [BMI], percent body fat) and secondary (24-hour caloric intake, daily number of steps, quality of life, self-monitoring strategies, self-efficacy) outcomes. Two-group t-tests assess differences in outcomes between the two groups. Results: Currently, 36 of 46 (78.3%) eligible participants have enrolled and completed baseline assessments. Mean age of participants is 61.7 years (SD 8.7) and mean BMI is 36.9 (SD 7.0). Analyses of the first 25 participants who completed 3-month assessments (Fitbit only N = 12; combined group N = 13) show significant weight loss in both groups; Fitbit only: mean weight change -6.73 pounds, SD 4.61, p < 0.001; mean BMI change -0.96 kg/m2, SD 0.84, p = 0.002; combined group: mean weight change -5.95 pounds, SD 5.84, p = 0.003; mean BMI change -1.03 kg/m2, SD 0.77, p < 0.001. All participants significantly increased tracking of diet (Fitbit only p = 0.016; combined group p < 0.001) and physical activity (Fitbit only p < 0.001; combined group p = 0.001). Though not significant, combined group participants showed greater increases in self-efficacy for eating healthy and reducing fat and calories, and increases in daily steps (+1308 vs. +285 for Fitbit only group). Preliminary analyses show no statistically significant difference in changes in outcomes from baseline to 3 months between the two groups. Conclusions: Both programs show potential as convenient and efficient weight loss methods for African-American breast cancer survivors. Clinical trial information: NCT02699983.

Quality of Life of African American Breast Cancer Survivors

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. E36-E45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen M. Russell ◽  
Diane M. Von Ah ◽  
R. Brian Giesler ◽  
Anna M. Storniolo ◽  
Joan E. Haase
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

Social support and quality of life among Chinese breast cancer survivors: Findings from a mixed methods study

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 788-796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huilin Cheng ◽  
Janet W.H. Sit ◽  
Carmen W.H. Chan ◽  
Winnie K.W. So ◽  
Kai Chow Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

Mindfulness and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: The Mediating Role of Self-Kindness and Alexithymia

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison M. Forti ◽  
Craig S. Cashwell ◽  
Robert Henson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Significant Variance ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship among mindfulness, self-kindness, alexithymia and quality of life in post-treatment breast cancer survivors and to examine whether self-kindness and alexithymia mediate the relationship between mindfulness and quality of life. Results suggested that the overall model accounted for significant variance in quality of life and that alexithymia partially mediated the relationship between mindfulness and quality of life. Implications for practice and further research are discussed.

scholarly journals Quality of life of older African American breast cancer survivors: a population-based study

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 1431-1438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harveshp D. Mogal ◽  
Marissa Howard-McNatt ◽  
Rebecca Dodson ◽  
Nora F. Fino ◽  
Clancy J. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study
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