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Accept me for myself: African American women's issues after breast cancer
1Department of Adult Health Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA. mcwilmot@email.uncc.edu
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 of 24 women were recruited from churches and the community; 16 women participated in focus groups.
Methods:
Two focus group sessions were held in a community library. Audiotaped interviews were transcribed and analyzed for themes that described issues the women had to deal with after treatment for breast cancer.
Main Research Variable:
Women's perceptions of the impact breast cancer had placed on their personal lives, including sexuality.
Findings:
Five themes emerged-body appearance, social support, health activism, menopause, and learning to live with a chronic illness.
Conclusions:
African American women have concerns that are similar to, but different from, those of Caucasian women. Further research is needed to identify culturally appropriate care.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Assess the effects of treatment on women's personal lives. Know where women can purchase prostheses that match their skin tones. Refer minority women to support groups specifically designed for them.
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