作者: Margaret Chamberlain Wilmoth , L. Delores Sanders
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摘要: PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To identify the personal issues and concerns of African American women who are breast cancer survivors. DESIGN Exploratory. SETTING Southeastern United States; urban community. SAMPLE A total 24 were recruited from churches community; 16 participated in focus groups. METHODS Two group sessions held a community library. Audiotaped interviews transcribed analyzed for themes that described had to deal with after treatment cancer. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLE Women's perceptions impact placed on their lives, including sexuality. FINDINGS Five emerged-body appearance, social support, health activism, menopause, learning live chronic illness. CONCLUSIONS have similar to, but different from, those Caucasian women. Further research is needed culturally appropriate care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Assess effects women's lives. Know where can purchase prostheses match skin tones. Refer minority support groups specifically designed them.