Abstract
Qualitative data was collected from Mexican-American (MA) and Puerto Rican (PR) breast cancer survivors to gain their perspectives
on the relevant issues surrounding breast cancer survivorship and exercise. Six focus groups, a total of 31 participants were
convened (three in Puerto Rico and three in Texas). Responses were analyzed and compared between the MA and PR groups. Follow-up
sessions were conducted at the sites to review the initial results and to validate a culturally adapted exercise intervention
trial. A total of 900 responses were catalogued into 27 codes. Both groups had similar descriptions of exercise and barriers
to exercise. Both groups expressed lack of information regarding their exercise capabilities. The groups differed in their
responses to perceived safety in their community and how to deliver a culturally adapted exercise intervention in their community.
We found important cultural differences and similarities in relevant factors of exercise and breast cancer survivorship.
on the relevant issues surrounding breast cancer survivorship and exercise. Six focus groups, a total of 31 participants were
convened (three in Puerto Rico and three in Texas). Responses were analyzed and compared between the MA and PR groups. Follow-up
sessions were conducted at the sites to review the initial results and to validate a culturally adapted exercise intervention
trial. A total of 900 responses were catalogued into 27 codes. Both groups had similar descriptions of exercise and barriers
to exercise. Both groups expressed lack of information regarding their exercise capabilities. The groups differed in their
responses to perceived safety in their community and how to deliver a culturally adapted exercise intervention in their community.
We found important cultural differences and similarities in relevant factors of exercise and breast cancer survivorship.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-012-9648-9
- Authors
- Rose A. Treviño, Institute for Health Promotion Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, 7411 John Smith, Suite 1000, San Antonio, TX, USA
- Liliana Vallejo, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Daniel C. Hughes, Institute for Health Promotion Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, 7411 John Smith, Suite 1000, San Antonio, TX, USA
- Velda Gonzalez, The University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center, San Juan, PR, USA
- Maribel Tirado-Gomez, The University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center, San Juan, PR, USA
- Karen Basen-Engquist, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912