Social networks and social support for healthy eating among Latina breast cancer survivors: implications for social and behavioral interventions.

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

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SUBMITTER: Crookes DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4724562 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature