Henderson Phyllis D, Fogel Joshua
Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, USA.
ABNF J. 2003 Sep-Oct;14(5):95-8.
Informal and formal support networks are used by women to cope with the physical and psychological consequences of breast cancer. This study explored the support networks used by 43 southeastern United States African American women who participated in African American breast cancer support groups. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. African American women were found to rely more on God for support than either family or friends. Health care professionals and Internet use was reported less often as a source of support among these women. We conclude that support group use does not decrease African American women's strong reliance on God as a source of support.
女性利用非正式和正式的支持网络来应对乳腺癌带来的身体和心理影响。本研究探讨了43名参与非裔美国乳腺癌支持小组的美国东南部非裔美国女性所使用的支持网络。研究采用了定性和定量两种方法。结果发现，非裔美国女性在寻求支持时，比起家人或朋友，她们更依赖上帝。在这些女性中，将医疗保健专业人员和互联网作为支持来源的情况较少被提及。我们得出结论，参与支持小组并不会减少非裔美国女性对上帝作为支持来源的强烈依赖。
