Changing Health Behaviors to Manage Chronic Conditions in Community-dwelling African American Breast Cancer Survivors



Status:Completed
Conditions:Breast Cancer, Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:7/4/2018
Start Date:January 26, 2017
End Date:June 15, 2017

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The purpose of this project was to test the efficacy of partnering with a community-led
wellness program to reduce disease risk and increase wellness among breast cancer survivors.
Information gathered will serve the dual purpose of testing intervention effectiveness and
providing the community organization data to be used to secure sustainability funding

Social and environmental issues continue to impact disease morbidity and mortality resulting
in the inequities of health, wellness, and quality of life experienced by African American
breast cancer survivors (AABCS) living in urban Milwaukee. AABCS outcomes in Milwaukee are
significantly worse (OR=1.55) than those of Caucasian survivors.

The American Diabetes Association/American Cancer Society expert committee recommends the
promotion of a healthy diet, physical activity, and weight management with low waist
circumference to prevent diabetes, cancer, and obesity and to extend life expectancy.
According to the National Health Interview Survey, 56% of African Americans are inactive.
Yoga is one way to increase physical activity while improving wellness and health in AABCS.

The investigator's goal was to facilitate improved self-care efficacy through evidence-based
integrative health and wellness strategies to help families overcome the effects of multiple
negative, deep-rooted social determinants.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Sex: female

- Race: African American

- Survivor of breast cancer

- Physical activity participation not limited by medical doctor

- English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

- Sex: male

- Race: not African American

- No breast cancer history

- Physical activity limitations imposed by medical doctor
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