F K Barg1, M M Gullatte. 1. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, 420 Guardian Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe culturally appropriate ways that cancer support groups can meet the needs of African Americans with cancer. DATA SOURCES: Research articles and clinical experience. CONCLUSIONS: Support groups are an important vehicle through which people cope with the emotional and physical impact of their cancer. Most support group participants are middle-class, white women. Faith-based cancer support groups can address the needs of many African Americans with cancer by offering support and education within the context of a spiritually based life-style. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Coping strategies may vary among cultural groups. In order to be supportive, cancer support groups must be congruent with the values and beliefs of the group's members.
OBJECTIVES: To describe culturally appropriate ways that cancer support groups can meet the needs of African Americans with cancer. DATA SOURCES: Research articles and clinical experience. CONCLUSIONS: Support groups are an important vehicle through which people cope with the emotional and physical impact of their cancer. Most support group participants are middle-class, white women. Faith-based cancer support groups can address the needs of many African Americans with cancer by offering support and education within the context of a spiritually based life-style. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Coping strategies may vary among cultural groups. In order to be supportive, cancer support groups must be congruent with the values and beliefs of the group's members.
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