Geographical comparisons of information and support needs of Australian women following the primary treatment of breast cancer: a 10-year replication study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2002, Raupach and Hiller examined the use of and satisfaction with information and support following treatment of breast cancer from a sample of participants in South Australia. In 2013 this study was replicated to include participants Australia wide and analyse comparisons based on geographical location. Statistical comparisons with the original study were also conducted.

Design

A 10 year replication study using a cross-sectional needs analysis survey.

Setting and participants

Women aged 18+ years diagnosed with breast cancer between 6 and 30 months ago were sourced from two national databases of women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Results

A total of 325 participants completed the survey. The Internet was the most commonly used source of informat

SUBMITTER: Ahern T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5810744 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature