title: Adaptation of a Psycho-Oncology Intervention for Black Breast Cancer Survivors: Project CARE.
abstract: Black women are traditionally underserved in all aspects of cancer care. This disparity is particularly evident in the area of psychosocial interventions where there are few programs designed to specifically meet the needs of Black breast cancer survivors. Cognitive-behavioral stress management intervention (CBSM) has been shown to facilitate adjustment to cancer. Recently, this intervention model has been adapted for Black women who have recently completed treatment for breast cancer. We outline the components of the CBSM intervention, the steps we took to adapt the intervention to meet the needs of Black women (Project CARE) and discuss the preliminary findings regarding acceptability and retention of participants in this novel study.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Suzanne C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Lechner
authors.affiliation: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ennis-Whitehead
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Belinda Ryan
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Debra W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Annane
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vargas
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Charles S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Carver
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Michael H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Antoni
keywords: content; dimensions of diversity; health psychology; multiculturalism; race/ethnicity