ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2015
Beliefs and Behaviors about Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Reduction among African American Breast Cancer Survivors.
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- The associations of muscle-strengthening exercise with recurrence and mortality among breast cancer survivors: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Pooled it
- Physical activity barriers and resources among black women with a history of breast and endometrial cancer: a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2020Pooled it
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- Development and preliminary validity of an Indonesian mobile application for a balanced and sustainable diet for obesity management.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Demographic characteristics, nutritional behaviors, and orthorexic tendencies of women with breast cancer: a case-control study.Eating and weight disorders : EWD · 2020Article
- Experiences of African American Breast Cancer Survivors Using Digital Scales and Activity Trackers in a Weight Gain Prevention Intervention: Qualitative Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Article
- Breast Cancer Survivors' Perceptions of Prevention versus Control of Future Cancer Recurrence.International journal of breast cancer · 2019Article
- Weight management and physical activity throughout the cancer care continuum.CA: a cancer journal for clinicians · 2018Review
- The Augusta, Georgia Breast Cancer Survivor Study.Journal of cancer treatment & diagnosis · 2018Article
- What Factors Influence Women's Perceptions of their Systemic Recurrence Risk after Breast Cancer Treatment?Medical decision making : an international journal of the Society for Medical Decision Making · 2018Article
- Health-related quality of life in Black breast cancer survivors with and without triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).Breast cancer research and treatment · 2017Article
- Factors associated with body mass index among African American breast cancer survivors.Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association · 2016Article
- Formative research to develop a lifestyle application (app) for African American breast cancer survivors.Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association · 2016Article
- Evaluation of the eating habits of breast cancer patients.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
A growing body of evidence suggests that breast cancer recurrence risk is linked to lifestyle behaviors. This study examined correlations between breast cancer recurrence, risk reduction beliefs, and related behaviors among African American breast cancer survivors (AA BCSs). Study participants included 191 AA BCSs, mean age = 56.3 years, who completed a lifestyle assessment tool. Most respondents believed that being overweight (52.7%), lack of physical activity (48.7%), and a high fat diet (63.2%) are associated with breast cancer recurrence. Over 65% considered themselves overweight; one third (33.5%) agreed that losing weight could prevent recurrence, 33.0% disagreed, while the remaining 33.5% did not know; and nearly half (47.9%) believed that recurrence could be prevented by increasing physical activity. Almost 90% survivors with BMI < 25 Kg/M² reported no recurrence compared to 75.7% with BMI ≥ 25 Kg/M² (p = 0.06); nearly all of the women (99.2%) answered "yes" to seeking professional help to lose weight, 79.7% of which were recurrence-free (p = 0.05). These results provide information about AA BCSs' beliefs and behaviors protective against breast cancer recurrence. Additional research is warranted to determine the effectiveness of educational interventions for AA BCSs that promote consumption of a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity.
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