Beliefs and Behaviors about Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Reduction among African American Breast Cancer Survivors
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15489582 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Benjamin E Ansa (0000-0002-1285-974X, Augusta University, corresponding author), Wonsuk Yoo (0000-0003-2414-2399, Augusta University), Mary Whitehead (0000-0002-1142-5026), Steven S Coughlin (0000-0003-1704-0466, University of Massachusetts Lowell), Selina A Smith (0000-0003-4810-3853, Augusta University) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 46-46 |
| Publication date | 2015-12-23 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph13010046 |
| PMID | 26703650 |
| OpenAlex | W2207911526 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
A growing body of evidence suggests that breast cancer recurrence risk is linked to lifestyle behaviors. This study examined correlations between breast cancer recurrence, risk reduction beliefs, and related behaviors among African American breast cancer survivors (AA BCSs). Study participants included 191 AA BCSs, mean age = 56.3 years, who completed a lifestyle assessment tool. Most respondents believed that being overweight (52.7%), lack of physical activity (48.7%), and a high fat diet (63.2%) are associated with breast cancer recurrence. Over 65% considered themselves overweight; one third (33.5%) agreed that losing weight could prevent recurrence, 33.0% disagreed, while the remaining 33.5% did not know; and nearly half (47.9%) believed that recurrence could be prevented by increasing physical activity. Almost 90% survivors with BMI < 25 Kg/M2 reported no recurrence compared to 75.7% with BMI ≥ 25 Kg/M2 (p = 0.06); nearly all of the women (99.2%) answered "yes" to seeking professional help to lose weight, 79.7% of which were recurrence-free (p = 0.05). These results provide information about AA BCSs' beliefs and behaviors protective against breast cancer recurrence. Additional research is warranted to determine the effectiveness of educational interventions for AA BCSs that promote consumption of a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity
African american · Breast cancer · Cancer · Cancer recurrence · Gynecology · Obesity · Overweight · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Breast Cancer Treatment Studies · Cancer Risks and Factors · Cancer survivorship and care · Demography · Medicine · Gerontology · Internal Medicine · Oncology
| Citations per year | 0.25 |
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| Citation span | 2022 - 2022 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |