Enhancing Positive Reactions to Breast Cancer Risk Appraisal.
Abstract
Breast cancer screening is currently the most reasonable strategy for reducing the impact of breast cancer on women. However, increased perceived risk and psychological distress have been associated with lower screening rates. Thus, this study seeks to: (1) assess the psychological distress of 350 women ages 50 to 85 who receive breast cancer risk appraisal and randomization to immediate or delayed group psychosocial counseling; (2) assess their breast cancer screening behaviors over 2 years from the time of enrollment; (3) evaluate the degree of association between perceived and estimated risk of breast cancer; (4) describe short-term psychological reactions to breast cancer risk appraisal; and (5) describe their sense of coherence, coping style, other health-related behaviors, social support, and perceived quality of life. This study will provide important information about women's reactions to breast cancer risk appraisal and ways to enhance positive health behaviors. In the third grant year, recruitment and screening are completed and the individual and group interventions are nearly complete. A total of 608 participants have indicated an interest in participating, and there are currently 350 participants. of those, 192 have completed all intervention (individual and group) sessions and the first three questionnaire booklets. Participant tracking, intervention sessions, and data collection are continuing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA345280
Entities
People
- Barbara Cochrane