Cancer Support Needs for African American Breast Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 166-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Haynes-Maslow ◽  
Marlyn Allicock ◽  
La-Shell Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Cancer Support

scholarly journals African-American Breast Cancer Survivors Participating in a Breast Cancer Support Group: Translating Research into Practice

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 619-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjanette A. Wells ◽  
Lauren Gulbas ◽  
Vetta Sanders-Thompson ◽  
En-Jung Shon ◽  
Matthew W. Kreuter
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group

Determinants of adherence to physical activity guidelines among overweight and obese African American breast cancer survivors: Implications for intervention approach.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 178-178
Author(s):  
Selina Smith ◽  
Wonsuk Yoo ◽  
Benjamin E. Ansa ◽  
Steven S. Coughlin ◽  
Mary S. Whitehead
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
White Women ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Cancer Support

178 Background: Public health agencies encourage breast cancer survivors (BCSs) to follow their physical activity guidelines (PAGs). However, adherence to these guidelines is low. African American (AA) BCSs are more often overweight or obese and less likely than women of other races to report adherence to physical activity (PA) recommendations. To address the research question, “what prevents AA BCSs from following PAGs,” we examined socioeconomic, clinical, and psychosocial correlates with PA levels. Methods: AA women diagnosed and treated for breast cancer participating in a breast cancer support group (n = 191) completed a lifestyle assessment tool (LAT) capturing demographic characteristics; breast cancer diagnosis and treatment history; health-related quality of life (HR-QoL); weight history, including body mass index and post-diagnosis weight gain; and physical activity. Logistic regression and analysis of variance were used to determine whether these covariates were associated with meeting ( > 17.5 MET h/wk); partially meeting (8.75-17.5 MET h/wk); or not meeting ( < 8.75 MET h/wk) PAGs. Results: Preliminary results indicate that 44.44% of AA BCSs met PAGs. This percent is below the national average for AA women (56.5%) and white women (67.5%). Conclusions: Identifying factors that influence adherence to physical activity behaviors is important in developing effective interventions. These findings may help generate hypotheses for future research to undergird efforts to increase PA among AA BCSs.

Spiritual Support and African American Breast Cancer Survivors

Affilia ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucinda Lee Roff ◽  
Cassandra E. Simon ◽  
Debra Nelson-Gardell ◽  
Heather M. Pleasants
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Spiritual Support

An overview of the unique challenges facing African-American breast cancer survivors

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 729-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marium Husain ◽  
Timiya S. Nolan ◽  
Kevin Foy ◽  
Raquel Reinbolt ◽  
Cassandra Grenade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Promoting Team-Based Exercise Among African American Breast Cancer Survivors

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 1885-1902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Piacentine ◽  
Karen M. Robinson ◽  
Leslie J. Waltke ◽  
Judy A. Tjoe ◽  
Alexander V. Ng
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Walking Program ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Mind Set ◽  
Poor Outcomes

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.

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