Psychosocial protective interventions associated with a better quality of life and psychological wellbeing for African American/Black female breast cancer survivors: an integrative review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talya Gordon ◽  
Lena J. Lee ◽  
Nedelina Tchangalova ◽  
Alyssa T. Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Female Breast ◽  
American Black

scholarly journals IMPACT OF ROWING TRAINING ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND PERCEIVED HEALTH IN FEMALE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Gavala-González ◽  
Amanda Torres-Pérez ◽  
José Carlos Fernández-García
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Female Breast

The aim of this study was to determine whether a rowing training program improved the quantity and quality of physical activity and quality of life in female breast cancer survivors (stage I - 4.35%; II - 30.43%; III - 52.17%; and IV - 8.7%) diagnosed 6.57 ± 5.02 years previously, who had undergone a subsequent intervention (preservation 53.52%; total mastectomy 39.13% and double mastectomy 4.35%) and had a current mean age of 53.70 ± 7.88 years. The participants (N = 30) engaged in a 12-week training program, each week comprising three sessions and each session lasting 60-90 minutes. An anthropometric evaluation was performed before and after the program. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were also administered. The results showed statistically significant improvements in levels of physical activity and in the dimensions of quality of life. We can conclude that a 12-week rowing training program tailored to women who have had breast cancer increases physical activity levels, leading to improved health status and quality of life.

Influence of social conditions on the quality of life of female breast cancer survivors

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayara Priscila Dantas de Oliveira ◽  
Thais Sousa Rodrigues Guedes ◽  
Ayrton Martins Holanda ◽  
Mariane Albuquerque Reis ◽  
Clécia Patrocínio da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Female Breast

scholarly journals Relationship Between Sexual Orientation and Quality of Life in Female Breast Cancer Survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 1819-1824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Jabson ◽  
Rebecca J. Donatelle ◽  
Deborah J. Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Female Breast

scholarly journals Impact of Rowing Training on Quality of Life and Perceived Health in Female Breast Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Gavala-González ◽  
Amanda Torres-Pérez ◽  
José Carlos Fernández-García
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Female Breast

The aim of this study was to determine whether a rowing training program improved the quantity and quality of physical activity and quality of life in female breast cancer survivors (stage I - 4.35%; II - 30.43%; III - 52.17%; and IV - 8.7%) diagnosed 6.57 ± 5.02 years previously, who had undergone a subsequent intervention (preservation 53.52%; total mastectomy 39.13% and double mastectomy 4.35%) and had a current mean age of 53.70 ± 7.88 years. The participants (N = 30) engaged in a 12-week training program, each week comprising three sessions and each session lasting 60-90 minutes. An anthropometric evaluation was performed before and after the program. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were also administered. The results showed statistically significant improvements in levels of physical activity and in the dimensions of quality of life. We can conclude that a 12-week rowing training program tailored to women who have had breast cancer increases physical activity levels, leading to improved health status and quality of life.

scholarly journals Predictors of quality of life in Czech female breast cancer survivors following treatment with special interest to coping strategies

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 389-396
Author(s):  
Jiří Jarkovský ◽  
Kateřina Skřivanová ◽  
Klára Benešová ◽  
Lenka Šnajdrová ◽  
Jakub Gregor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Female Breast

scholarly journals The effect of rehabilitation on quality of life in female breast cancer survivors in Iran

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 105 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Poorkiani ◽  
A Abbaszadeh ◽  
M Hazrati ◽  
P Jafari ◽  
M Sadeghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Female Breast

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

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
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