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Enhancing physical well-being and overall quality of life among underserved Latina-American cervical cancer survivors: feasibility study

verfasst von: Kimlin T. Ashing-Giwa

Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship | Ausgabe 3/2008

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Abstract

Introduction

Evidence for the effectiveness of behavioral interventions are lacking for cervical cancer survivors (CCS). Disparities in survivorship outcomes exist for CCS, especially Latina-Americans. This study assessed the feasibility of implementing a culturally sensitive intervention delivered in a telephonic format.

Methods

A convenience sample of 23 Latina-Americans diagnosed with stages 1–3 invasive cervical cancer who were 1–3 years post diagnosis and disease free participated. A random assignment, pre- and post-test design was used with 15 intervention and 8 control participants. Intervention group participants completed 6 sessions that included problem-focused, telephone counseling. The areas covered included family and partner concerns and communication; relaxation and stress management; psychological, medical and treatment concerns; and self-nurturing activities. Outcomes were measured by the FACT-G QOL scale.

Results

Increases in physical well-being and overall QOL were observed for the intervention group only (p < 0.05). The intervention group showed a non significant trend towards improvements in family/social, emotional and functional well-being from pre- to post-test.

Discussion

Results demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a culturally responsive, telephonic behavioral intervention. The intervention was associated with an improvement in physical and overall quality of life. A randomized controlled trial with a long term follow-up is warranted.

Implications for Cancer Survivors

An ethnically sensitive, behaviorally based telephone counseling approach with Latina Americans cervical cancer survivors can achieve short term improvements in physical well-being and overall QOL.

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Titel: Enhancing physical well-being and overall quality of life among underserved Latina-American cervical cancer survivors: feasibility study
verfasst von: Kimlin T. Ashing-Giwa
Publikationsdatum: 01.09.2008
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship / Ausgabe 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1932-2259
Elektronische ISSN: 1932-2267
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-008-0061-2

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