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Marín-Chollom AM, Beaucant P, King C, Pervil I, Rubin LR, Revenson TA. The integration of the cancer experience into identity: Perspectives from young adults. J Health Psychol 2024:13591053241240932. [PMID: 38566369 DOI: 10.1177/13591053241240932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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The study explored how young adults with cancer create a cancer identity across the illness trajectory. Young adults with hematological cancers (n = 53, ages 20-39) completed a semi-structured interview and brief questionnaire. Deductive thematic analysis was used to code interviews. Four identity categories (Acceptance, Enrichment, Engulfment, and Rejection) were coded and linked to the cancer stage (pre-treatment, active treatment, post-treatment). Pre-treatment, there was minimal expression about identity. Acceptance during active treatment involved identity work around disclosure and the integration of pre-cancer identity with the treatment experience. Post-treatment, acceptance involved actively making sense of the cancer experience and its long-term impact; Enrichment was more frequent post-treatment. Engulfment was expressed most during treatment. Individuals who remained engulfed post-treatment expressed difficulties moving beyond the patient's identity. Rejection of a cancer identity was rarely expressed. Understanding how young adults integrate the cancer experience into their identity may suggest intervention strategies.
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Koch PA, Paul R, Contento IR, Gray HL, Marín-Chollom AM, Santiago-Torres M, Shen H, Jones SMW, Hershman DL, Greenlee H. Mi Vida Saludable: Content Validity and Reliability of The Preferences and Self-Efficacy of Diet and Physical Activity Behaviors Questionnaire for Latina Women (PSEDPALW) for Cancer Survivors. Nutrients 2023; 15:3563. [PMID: 37630753 PMCID: PMC10457843 DOI: 10.3390/nu15163563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study is to conduct validity and reliability testing of a new instrument, the Preferences and Self-Efficacy of Diet and Physical Activity Behaviors Questionnaire for Latina Women (PSEDPALW), which is for women who identify as Latina and are breast cancer survivors. PSEDPALW measures preferences and self-efficacy for four behaviors: physical activity (PA), fruit and vegetable (FV) intake, dietary fat (DF) intake, and added sugar (AS) intake (eight scales in total). Validity testing was conducted through an expert panel review and a cognitive interviewing focus group (n = 4). Reliability was tested via internal consistency reliability (n = 118) and test-retest reliability (n = 30). Validity testing was used to refine PSEDPALW. Reliability testing was conducted on three versions with 104, 47, and 41 items. PA scales had acceptable Cronbach's α (>0.70) but low ICC (NS). FV and DF scales had acceptable Cronbach's α (>0.70), with preferences for the shorter (47- and 41-item) versions (Cronbach's α < 0.70), and all scales had moderate ICC (p < 0.05, except the FV scale on the 104-item version (p = 0.07)). The AS preferences scale had Cronbach's α < 0.70, with self-efficacy > 0.70 for all versions and ICC moderate for all versions (p ≤ 0.01). PSEDPALW may be useful to assess diet and physical activity preferences and self-efficacy in theory-based diet and physical activity interventions in women who identify as Latina and are breast cancer survivors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pamela A. Koch
- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA; (R.P.); (I.R.C.)
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA; (R.P.); (I.R.C.)
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA; (R.P.); (I.R.C.)
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA;
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- Department of Psychological Science, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050, USA;
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (M.S.-T.); (H.S.); (S.M.W.J.); (H.G.)
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (M.S.-T.); (H.S.); (S.M.W.J.); (H.G.)
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- College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA;
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (M.S.-T.); (H.S.); (S.M.W.J.); (H.G.)
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Santiago-Torres M, Contento I, Koch P, Tsai WY, Gaffney AO, Marín-Chollom AM, Shi Z, Ulanday KT, Shen H, Hershman D, Greenlee H. Associations Between Acculturation and Weight, Diet Quality, and Physical Activity Among Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: The ¡Mi Vida Saludable! Study. J Acad Nutr Diet 2022; 122:1703-1716. [PMID: 35398558 PMCID: PMC10030055 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Among Latinos, greater acculturation to the United States (US) is associated with risk of obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. Less is known about the associations between acculturation and obesity-related modifiable risk factors, such as diet quality and physical activity (PA) among Latina breast cancer survivors. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore associations between acculturation and weight status, diet quality, and PA among Latina breast cancer survivors. DESIGN This is a cross-sectional secondary analysis of baseline data on demographic and clinical characteristics, acculturation, anthropometric measures, diet quality, and PA collected from Latina breast cancer survivors enrolled in the ¡Mi Vida Saludable! (My Healthy Life) behavioral diet and PA intervention trial. PARTICIPANTS/SETTING Participants were Latina women (n = 167) residing in New York City, with a medical history of stage 0 to III breast cancer, no evidence of recurrent or metastatic disease, and at least 90 days post cancer treatment who participated in the ¡Mi Vida Saludable! randomized controlled trial between July 2016 and October 2018. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Acculturation status was measured by the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics score, language preference, place of birth, and duration of US residence. Weight, height, and waist and hip circumferences were measured at an in-person clinic visit. Diet information was collected via 3 telephone-based 24-hour dietary recalls and PA information was collected via staff administered 7-day recalls. STATISTICAL ANALYSES PERFORMED Linear regression models examined associations between acculturation and weight status, diet quality, and PA. RESULTS Based on the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics acculturation score, more acculturated compared with less acculturated Latinas were younger in age, more educated, and had higher annual household incomes (all, P < .05). Compared with Spanish-speaking Latinas, English-speaking Latinas had larger waist circumference (103 vs 96.1 cm; P = .01) and poorer-quality diets (Healthy Eating Index 2015 scores, 57.3 vs 71.5; P < .001). Greater levels of acculturation were also associated with higher levels of leisure walking at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity (265.8 vs 179.0 min/wk; P =.04). CONCLUSIONS Greater levels of acculturation were associated with higher central obesity and poorer-quality diets. Future lifestyle modification trials tailored to the unique role of acculturation on adopting behavior change recommendations is a promising next step in this line of research.
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- Margarita Santiago-Torres
- Cancer Prevention Program, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychological Science, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Cancer Prevention Program, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Cancer Prevention Program, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington.
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Santiago-Torres M, Contento I, Koch P, Tsai WY, Brickman AM, Gaffney AO, Thomson CA, Crane TE, Dominguez N, Sepulveda J, Marín-Chollom AM, Paul R, Shi Z, Ulanday KT, Hale C, Hershman D, Greenlee H. ¡Mi Vida Saludable! A randomized, controlled, 2 × 2 factorial trial of a diet and physical activity intervention among Latina breast cancer survivors: Study design and methods. Contemp Clin Trials 2021; 110:106524. [PMID: 34365016 PMCID: PMC8595705 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2021.106524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most Latina breast cancer survivors do not meet diet and physical activity (PA) guidelines for cancer survivors and effective lifestyle interventions to adopt and maintain these recommendations are limited, especially among underserved populations. Here we describe the design, methods and enrollment of a 2 × 2 factorial-designed trial testing the separate effects of the ¡Mi Vida Saludable! (My Healthy Life!) intervention program on changes in diet and PA behaviors among Latina breast cancer survivors. METHODS Latinas with a history of stage 0-III breast cancer, no evidence of recurrent/metastatic disease, and > 90 days post-treatment were primarily identified via cancer registries and physician referral. Participants were randomized to four arms: 1) 4 weeks of in-person group sessions plus 11 months of eHealth communication, 2) in-person group sessions alone, 3) eHealth alone, or 4) control. All participants received a Fitbit to self-monitor PA. Assessments at baseline, 6 and 12 months include diet, PA, anthropometrics, predictors and mediators of behavior change, psychosocial and quality of life outcomes, and blood draw. RESULTS Of 884 women screened between January 2016 and September 2018, 27% were eligible. Primary reasons for ineligibility included not being willing/able to participate due to work/life responsibilities, health reasons, or transportation. Of 241 eligible women, 167 completed baseline assessment and enrolled. CONCLUSIONS We successfully enrolled a diverse group of breast cancer survivors representing more than 15 Latin American nationalities to a diet and physical activity trial. If effective, the ¡Mi Vida Saludable! program can be implemented by community groups and medical centers. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02780271, registered May 2016.
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- Margarita Santiago-Torres
- Cancer Prevention Program, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Program in Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Program in Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain, Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Psychological Science, Central Connecticut State University, Connecticut, CT, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Program in Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; Rachel Paul Nutrition LLC, New York, NY, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Cancer Prevention Program, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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Marín-Chollom AM, Revenson TA. Cultural values as a resilience resource for Latino/a adolescents and young adults coping with parental cancer. J Psychosoc Oncol 2021; 40:26-44. [PMID: 33576717 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2021.1881197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Purpose: Although research on how adolescents and young adults (AYAs) cope with their own cancer is expanding, there is little knowledge on how AYAs cope with a parent's cancer. And, thus, little evidence-based knowledge for how to deliver services. Moreover, most research has been with majority White populations. To fill this gap, we examined whether the cultural values of familismo (familism) and espíritu (spirit) moderate the association between stress appraisals and coping with psychological distress among Latino/AYAs facing a parent's cancer.Design: Cross-sectional, observational.Sample: Thirty eight adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25 whose mother had breast cancer.Methods: Participants completed standardized measures. Generalized estimating equation analysis was used to analyze the nested data.Results: There was a protective pattern of familismo and espíritu against symptoms of depression. AYAs experienced psychological distress, but those with higher levels of familismo and espíritu fared better than those with lower levels, regardless of the coping strategies they used.Implications: Psychosocial interventions for Latino/a AYAs coping with parental cancer should incorporate or strengthen these values.
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- Amanda M Marín-Chollom
- Department of Psychological Science, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Hunter College, New York, New York, USA.,Psychology, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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