Distress, personality, and mammography utilization among women with a family history of breast cancer

Article Abstract:

The authors have studied the emotional states of women who have used mammography because of their increased risk for breast cancer. Participants who had low conscientiousness tended to have negative associations with mammography, while more conscientious women experienced little distress when using mammography.

Research, Diagnosis, Health risk assessment, Mammography

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Psychological adjustment among African American breast cancer patients: one-year follow-up results of a randomized psychoeducational group intervention

Article Abstract:

Research demonstrates that an 8-week support group interventions for African American breast cancer patients improves mood and general and cancer-specific psychological functioning among women with greater baseline distress or lower income. The study involved 73 women with nonmetastatic cancer.

Health aspects, Evaluation, Influence, Psychotherapy, Self-help groups, Self help groups, African American women, Support groups, Intervention (Psychology)

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A path analysis of factors associated with distress among first-degree female relatives of women with breast cancer diagnosis

Article Abstract:

Stress caused to women whose female relatives suffer from breast cancer is examined.

Women, Stress (Physiology), Women's health

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