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Direct linkKayser, Karen; Feldman, Barry N.; Borstelmann, Nancy A.; Daniels, Ann A. – Social Work Research, 2010
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a couple-based intervention on the quality of life (QOL) of early-stage breast cancer patients and their partners. A randomized controlled design was used to assign couples to either the hospital standard social work services (SSWS) or a couple-based intervention, the Partners in…
Descriptors: Intervention, Quality of Life, Cancer, Patients
Burke, Nancy J.; Bird, Joyce A.; Clark, Melissa A.; Rakowski, William; Guerra, Claudia; Barker, Judith C.; Pasick, Rena J. – Health Education & Behavior, 2009
This article describes the influences of social context on women's health behavior through illustration of the powerful influences of social capital (the benefits and challenges that accrue from participation in social networks and groups) on experiences and perceptions of self-efficacy. The authors conducted inductive interviews with Latino and…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Health Behavior, Social Environment, Social Networks
Peer reviewedUnsworth, Lisa; Howard, Vikki F. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1994
This paper delineates the characteristics, diagnosis, and prevalence of cancer and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) in educational settings, and examines possible educational solutions for these students. The developmental impact of chronic disease is addressed, as are the roles of peers/classmates, teachers, and the family. (DB)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Cancer, Chronic Illness, Classroom Techniques
Davies, Betty – 1984
Focusing on relationships between children's behavioral responses and family characteristics, this exploratory, descriptive, and retrospective study investigated bereaved children's responses to the death of a sibling from cancer and examines those responses in relationship to selected individual, situational, and environmental characteristics.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Bereavement, Cancer
Perry, Joseph D.; Flanagan, William K. – Techniques, 1986
A review of pediatric psychology considers interventions by school personnel to promote the school adjustment of children with serious medical illness. Psychosocial and educational impacts of cancer, spina bifida, enuresis, and encopresis are discussed; and suggestions for managing children with chronic health disorders, serious illness, and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cancer, Diseases, Educational Needs
