Cancer-related beliefs and health behavior change among breast cancer survivors and their first-degree relatives

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 701-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Rabin ◽  
Bernardine Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
First Degree Relatives

scholarly journals Age- and treatment-related associations with health behavior change among breast cancer survivors

The Breast ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea Anderson ◽  
Dale P. Sandler ◽  
Clarice R. Weinberg ◽  
Kevin Houck ◽  
Minal Chunduri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Behavior Change

Health behavior change among women with recent familial diagnosis of breast cancer

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephenie C Lemon ◽  
Jane G Zapka ◽  
Lynn Clemow
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Health Behavior Change

Health Behavior and Quality of Life Outcome in Breast Cancer Survivors: Prevalence Rates and Predictors

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Oberguggenberger ◽  
Verena Meraner ◽  
Monika Sztankay ◽  
Anja Hilbert ◽  
Michael Hubalek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Prevalence Rates

A Shared Journey To a Better Future: Mutual Support Among Breast Cancer Survivors and Their First-Degree Relatives

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shao-Hua Chen ◽  
Jun-E Liu ◽  
Dong-Mei Guo ◽  
Ya-Li Su ◽  
Yan-Fei Liu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
External Support ◽  
Mutual Support ◽  
First Degree Relatives ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Windy Weather ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Purpose Breast cancer affects survivors and their first-degree relatives. They face breast cancer together as a unit. This study aimed to explore the mutual support of breast cancer survivors and their first-degree relatives in their joint coping with breast cancer. Methods A qualitative case study with purposeful sampling was conducted. Ten breast cancer survivors and 21 of their first-degree relatives were recruited for in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis using MAXQDA software. Results Three themes were extracted under the overarching theme “a shared journey to a better future”: 1. “Mutual support is needed as we are in the same boat,” suggesting mutual support in responding to breast cancer; 2. “We experience stormy and windy weather during our journey,” emphasizing challenges encountered in providing support; and 3. “Sunny and breezy days are a gift for both of us,” indicating they perceived reciprocity during the process of mutual support. Conclusions Mutual support was an important feature of breast cancer survivors and first-degree relatives coping with breast cancer and beneficial to both groups. However, significant challenges in supporting each other were reported, indicating the necessity of external support in coping with breast cancer. Health professionals should not ignore first-degree relatives of breast cancer survivors, and need to support both of these groups.

Health Behaviors and Breast Cancer: Experiences of Urban African American Women

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 604-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda R. Stolley ◽  
Lisa K. Sharp ◽  
Anita M. Wells ◽  
Nolanna Simon ◽  
Linda Schiffer
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
American Women ◽  
Health Behavior Changes

Breast-cancer survival rates are lower among African American women compared to White women. Obesity may contribute to this disparity. More than 77% of African American women are overweight or obese. Adopting health behaviors that promote a healthy weight status may be beneficial because obesity increases risk for recurrence. Studies among White breast-cancer survivors indicate that many make health behavior changes after diagnosis. This cross-sectional pilot study collected quantitative and qualitative data on the attitudes, beliefs, barriers, and facilitators related to health behavior changes in 27 overweight/obese African American breast-cancer survivors. Results indicated that most participants reported making dietary changes since their diagnosis, and some had increased their physical activity. Focus groups provided rich details on the barriers and facilitators for behavior change. These results begin to address the significant gap in our knowledge of African American breast-cancer survivors' health behaviors and underscore the need for culturally competent health behavior interventions.

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