Study 1: Cancer Knowledge and Screening, Quality of Life, Health Behaviors and Outcomes, and Views of Health Care and Research among Adult Cancer Survivors and Adults at Risk for Cancer
Study Participants to Date:
405 adults (400 of whom are Black) who are cancer survivors or at risk for cancer and live in or near East Gainesville and are 40 years old or older.
Major Study Questions:
- Are self-reported cancer knowledge, cancer status (have or do not have cancer), perceived cultural sensitivity of providers, perceived healthcare racism, and demographic and health status characteristics significantly associated with (a) reported healthcare satisfaction, (b) cancer screening status, and (c) engagement in healthy eating and physical activity?
- Are there significant associations among perceived family/friend support, stress and depression levels, engagement in healthy eating and physical activity, BMI, and demographic characteristics?
Study 2: A Focus Group Discussion to Identify the Emotional Support Black Women Breast Cancer Survivors Need from Their Doctors, Spouses, and/or Family Members
Study Participants to Date:
40 adult research participants who live in or near East Gainesville, are 18 years old or older, identify as a Black woman, and have received a breast cancer diagnosis.
Example Focus Group Questions Asked to the Focus Group Participants:
- What was the impact on you of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis?
- What are the support behaviors needed from your spouse/partner, other family, and friends?
- What support behaviors do you need from your cancer care providers?
- What would be helpful to improve your quality of life as a cancer survivor?