Authors

Selina A. Smith, Augusta University
Mary S. Whitehead, SISTAAH Talk Breast Cancer Support Group, Miami, FL
Joyce Q. Sheats, Augusta University
Brittney Fontenot, Augusta UniversityFollow
Ernest Alema-Mensah, Morehouse School of MedicineFollow
Benjamin Ansa, Augusta UniversityFollow

Engaging African Americans in Developing an Intervention to Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Brief Report

Abstract

Background: To develop a culturally appropriate lifestyle intervention, involvement of its intended users is needed.

Methods: Members of an African American (AA) breast cancer support group participated in two 4-hour guided discussions, which were audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed to guide the content.

Results: The support group collaborated with researchers to develop 24 experiential nutrition education sessions using a social cognitive framework and incorporating self-regulation skills (goal-setting, self-monitoring, problem-solving, stimulus control) and social support to enhance self-efficacy for changes in dietary intake.

Conclusions: Community engagement fostered autonomy, built collaboration, and enhanced the capacity of AA breast cancer survivors to participate in developing a lifestyle intervention.

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Recommended Citation

Smith, Selina A.; Whitehead, Mary S.; Sheats, Joyce Q.; Fontenot, Brittney; Alema-Mensah, Ernest; and Ansa, Benjamin (2016) "Engaging African Americans in Developing an Intervention to Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Brief Report," Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association: Vol. 6: No. 1, Article 32.
DOI: 10.21633/jgpha.6.120
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/jgpha/vol6/iss1/32