Psycho Educational Group Intervention for Women at Increased Risk for Breast Cancer
Abstract
The goals of this study are: (1) to examine the impact of a psychoeducational intervention on the intermediate outcome variables of knowledge of breast cancer and risk factors, breast cancer beliefs, cancer attitudes, and coping skills in women at increased risk for breast cancer; (2) to examine the impact of a psychoeducational intervention on the endpoint variables of quality of life and adherence to screening in women at increased risk for breast cancer; and (3) to explore the mechanisms by which the psychological intervention may improve quality of life and increase adherence to breast cancer screening in women at increased risk for breast cancer. The design is a randomized two group design in which women are assigned to either the experimental or control group. The intervention (experimental) components include; social support enhancement, education, cognitive restructuring, and problem-solving. A total of 360 are expected to participate in this study over a four year period of time. To date 183 women have agreed to participate in the study and 148 have completed Time 1 assessments, 93 have completed Time 2 assessments; 171 women have completed Time 3 assessments, and 60 women have completed Time 4 assessments. Anecdotal reports from women in the experimental arm indicate that they find the intervention helpful in terms of empowerment through knowledge and in decreasing their anxiety about breast cancer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA344493
Entities
People
- Kathryn M. Kash