Latina Breast Cancer Patients and Their Informal Support System

Abstract

Purpose, To understand the influence of Latino culture in breast cancer treatment, by developing a conceptual model of the informal support system utilized by 60 triads consisting of Latina cancer patients, their spouses/significant others and family/friends. Participants are drawn from the Breast Cancer Treatment fund, which provides payment for services for uninsured women.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA413703

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People

  • David E. Hayes-bautista

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

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  • Abstracts
  • Biomedical Research
  • Breast Cancer
  • California
  • Education
  • Families (Human)
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Lepidoptera
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Patient Care
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
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  • Medicine
  • Physics

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