Breast cancer survivorship: expressed needs of black women.
Studies have reported that race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, access to care, early diagnosis, quality of care, and spirituality are important prognostic factors for a breast cancer diagnosis. This exploratory study seeks to identify the perceived needs of Black middle-income breast cancer survivors. The Delphi Technique, a qualitative research approach (for deriving cultural consensus), was used to assess needs of 62 Black middle-income socioeconomic position survivors. Survivors' expressed needs were to have (1) affordable, accessible, acceptable, and appropriate medical and support services; (2) a caring and loving family; (3) contacts for information regarding breast cancer symptoms or related health problems; (4) an intimate relationship with God; and (5) adequate resources for self and family care. This pilot study suggests Black breast cancer survivors, regardless of a middle-income socioeconomic position (SEP), experience similar socioecological stressors as low-income SEP survivors.
Coggin
Claudia
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University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA. ccoggin@hsc.unt.edu
Shaw-Perry
Mary
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D044383:Black People / Q000523:psychology*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003697:Delphi Technique; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D029181:Spirituality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States; D001741:Black or African American