Abstract B08: Correlations between weight gain and physical health among African American breast cancer survivors

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selina A. Smith ◽  
Mechelle D. Claridy ◽  
Mary S. Whitehead ◽  
Joyce Q. Sheats ◽  
Bakak Baban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

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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