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Agho, Augustine O; Mosley, Barbara W; Rivers, Patrick A; Parker, Shandowyn – Health Education Journal, 2007
Purpose: This study was a two-year educational intervention and research project aimed at increasing the awareness of breast cancer and the utilization of Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) services and Self-Breast Examination (SBE) among elderly rural and urban African American women who are Medicare beneficiaries. Design: The study was…
Descriptors: Intervention, Females, Cancer, Older Adults
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Herman, Patricia M.; Larkey, Linda K. – Health Education & Behavior, 2006
Although Latinos now comprise the largest minority in the U.S. population, they continue to be seriously underrepresented in clinical trials. A nonrandomized controlled study of an innovative community-developed clinical trial and breast cancer education program targeting Latinas tested whether use of an art-based curriculum could increase…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Disproportionate Representation, Health Education, Research
Bajracharya, Srijana M.; Bentley, Mary K. – International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2006
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived health status, health behaviors, family values and relationships of a select group of Nepalese in the US. Nepalese are a small minority group most often categorized in the U.S. under the Asian and Pacific Islanders cluster. A modified BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) survey…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Smoking, Pacific Islanders, Health Conditions
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Recklitis, Christopher J.; Parsons, Susan K.; Shih, Mei-Chiung; Mertens, Ann; Robison, Leslie L.; Zeltzer, Lonnie – Psychological Assessment, 2006
The factor structure of the Brief Symptom Inventory--18 (BSI-18; L. R. Derogatis, 2000) was investigated in a sample of adult survivors of childhood cancer enrolled in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS; N = 8,945). An exploratory factor analysis with a randomly chosen subsample supported a 3-factor structure closely corresponding to the 3…
Descriptors: Factor Structure, Measures (Individuals), Adults, Cancer
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Cohen, Miri; Fried, Georgeta – Research on Social Work Practice, 2007
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of cognitive-behavior (CB) group intervention versus relaxation and guided imagery (RGI) group training. Method: A total of 114 early-stage breast cancer patients were randomly assigned to CB, RGI, or control groups, and instruments were completed at pre- and postintervention and 4 months later. Results:…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Fatigue (Biology), Intervention, Imagery
National Cancer Inst. (NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 1986
This booklet was written to help parents decide what to tell their child who has cancer. It recommends that parents tell their child the truth about his disease to prevent him from feeling guilty and to increase his cooperation with treatment. A gentle, open, and honest approach is suggested. Sections discuss who should tell the child and when the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cancer, Childhood Needs, Children
Heinemann, Allen W.; And Others – 1985
Psychological well-being following mastectomy is a concern of rehabilitation psychologists as the life expectancy of women treated for breast cancer is increasing. Well-being can be threatened by stress that these women may suffer from the diagnosis of cancer and amputation of a significant body part. A study was conducted to examine the…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Amputations, Cancer, Coping
Evans, Joanna, Comp. – 1987
Asbestos is a generic term that refers to several silicate materials occurring naturally as fibrous rocks. Insignificant amounts of asbestos fiber can be found in ambient air, but this, and materials containing hard asbestos, usually do not create problems. Soft materials, however, can release high amounts of asbestos fibers into the air, and…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Asbestos, Books, Cancer
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Research and Development. – 1987
By far, the greatest risk to health from radon occurs when the gas enters the house from underlying soil and is inhaled. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is studying ways to reduce radon in houses, including methods to remove the gas from water to prevent its release in houses when the water is used. While this research has not…
Descriptors: Cancer, Disease Control, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
National Cancer Inst. (NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 1987
Intended for teachers, the booklet provides information on managing a child with cancer in the classroom. Sections deal with the following topics: cancer in the young and its treatment, effects of the disease and treatment, school reentry, the teacher's role, what to find out, dealing with parents, what to do, the student in the classroom,…
Descriptors: Cancer, Classroom Techniques, Diseases, Elementary Secondary Education
Dakof, Gayle A.; And Others – 1987
Research has shown that social support is psychologically beneficial to cancer patients, with support from families being especially important. A survey of the social support needs of 407 cancer patients and an in-depth interview study of 55 of those patients were conducted to examine issues concerning family support and cancer patients. Results…
Descriptors: Cancer, Coping, Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Response
Diller, Leonard; And Others – 1979
Early identification of psychosocial problems and early intervention with cancer patients can be beneficial to patient rehabilitation. This report focusses on: (1) developing and implementing an effective "model program" of psychosocial intervention for adult cancer patients; (2) evaluating the impact of intervention in ameliorating cancer…
Descriptors: Cancer, Identification, Individual Counseling, Individual Needs
Public Health Service (DHEW), Rockville, MD. – 1979
This book is divided into three sections. In the first section the health consequences of smoking are delineated. Part two contains discussions of the behavioral and biological aspects of smoking. The final section is devoted to educational opportunities for preventing addiction to tobacco. (JD)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Cancer
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Van Eys, J. – Journal of School Health, 1977
In this discussion of the prognosis of cancer-infected children, focus is upon the child and the impact of his disease on his relationship to the world, including the definition of "cure," physical and emotional costs of therapy, and the outlook for children with cancer. (MB)
Descriptors: Cancer, Child Development, Child Psychology, Children
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Pearse, Martha – Journal of School Health, 1977
The family of a child with cancer is faced with special adjustment problems that must be confronted, including guilt, anger, and a desire to retain a sense of normalcy. (MB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cancer, Children, Diseases
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