Breast Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
support group, 15-246, The Arab American Breast Cancer Education and Referral Program (AMBER)
Brief summary
The investigators are conducting a study entitled 'Experience of Arab American Women with Breast Cancer: In-depth Interviews' through which they hope to learn more about Arab women's experience with breast cancer.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALone-time qualitative assessment
The study involves a one-time qualitative assessment to explore key cultural influences on AMBER breast cancer survivors' health behavior. We will focus on self-efficacy in healthcare, coping with breast cancer, social networks of support, and culturally-sensitive support groups. The study investigator will administer questions from the structured interview guide, estimated to take 90 minutes.
Sponsors
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* AMBER participant diagnosed with breast cancer who attended at least 1 support group meeting * Aged 18 to 85 * Arabic-speaking
Exclusion criteria
None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding the influence of Arab culture on health behavior | 6 months | particularly with regard to breast cancer by in-depth interviews |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed