Danielle M Crookes1, Rachel C Shelton2, Parisa Tehranifar3, Corina Aycinena3, Ann Ogden Gaffney4, Pam Koch5, Isobel R Contento5, Heather Greenlee3. 1. Mailman School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University, 722 168th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10032, USA. dac2179@cumc.columbia.edu. 2. Mailman School of Public Health, Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University, 722 168th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10032, USA. 3. Mailman School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University, 722 168th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10032, USA. 4. Cook for Your Life, 32 Broadway, Suite 1101, New York, NY, 10004, USA. 5. Teacher's College, Columbia University, 525 W. 120th Street, New York, NY, 10027, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Little is known about Latina breast cancer survivors' social networks or their perceived social support to achieve and maintain a healthy diet. This paper describes the social networks and perceived support for healthy eating in a sample of breast cancer survivors of predominantly Dominican descent living in New York City. METHODS:Spanish-speaking Latina breast cancer survivors enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of a culturally tailored dietary intervention. Social networks were assessed using Cohen's Social Network Index and a modified General Social Survey Social Networks Module that included assessments of shared health promoting behaviors. Perceived social support from family and friends for healthy, food-related behaviors was assessed. RESULTS:Participants' networks consisted predominantly of family and friends. Family members were more likely than other individuals to be identified as close network members. Participants were more likely to share food-related activities than exercise activities with close network members. Perceived social support for healthy eating was high, although perceived support from spouses and children was higher than support from friends. Despite high levels of perceived support, family was also identified as a barrier to eating healthy foods by nearly half of women. CONCLUSIONS: Although friends are part of Latina breast cancer survivors' social networks, spouses and children may provide greater support for healthy eating than friends. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Involving family members in dietary interventions for Latina breast cancer survivors may tap into positive sources of support for women, which could facilitate uptake and maintenance of healthy eating behaviors.
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PURPOSE: Little is known about Latina breast cancer survivors' social networks or their perceived social support to achieve and maintain a healthy diet. This paper describes the social networks and perceived support for healthy eating in a sample of breast cancer survivors of predominantly Dominican descent living in New York City. METHODS: Spanish-speaking Latina breast cancer survivors enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of a culturally tailored dietary intervention. Social networks were assessed using Cohen's Social Network Index and a modified General Social Survey Social Networks Module that included assessments of shared health promoting behaviors. Perceived social support from family and friends for healthy, food-related behaviors was assessed. RESULTS:Participants' networks consisted predominantly of family and friends. Family members were more likely than other individuals to be identified as close network members. Participants were more likely to share food-related activities than exercise activities with close network members. Perceived social support for healthy eating was high, although perceived support from spouses and children was higher than support from friends. Despite high levels of perceived support, family was also identified as a barrier to eating healthy foods by nearly half of women. CONCLUSIONS: Although friends are part of Latina breast cancer survivors' social networks, spouses and children may provide greater support for healthy eating than friends. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Involving family members in dietary interventions for Latina breast cancer survivors may tap into positive sources of support for women, which could facilitate uptake and maintenance of healthy eating behaviors.
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Keywords:
Breast cancer; Latina; Nutrition; Social networks; Social support; Survivorship
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