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Id 808
Author Lu Q., Zheng D., Young L., Kagawa-Singer M., Loh A.
Title A pilot study of expressive writing intervention among Chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors
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Lu Q., Zheng D., Young L., Kagawa-Singer M., Loh A.; A pilot study of expressive writing intervention among Chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors ;Health Psychology vol:31.0 issue: 5 page:548

Link to article https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84872165790&doi=10.1037%2fa0026834&partnerID=40&md5=ac831b1fea290e23ccedb1c39a5b7687
Abstract Objective: Little attention has been focused on Asian American breast cancer survivors psychological needs. No outcome-based psychosocial interventions have been reported to target at this population. Expressive writing interventions have been previously shown to improve health outcomes among non-Hispanic White breast cancer populations. This pilot study aimed to test the cultural sensitivity, feasibility, and potential health benefits of an expressive writing intervention among Chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors. Methods: Participants (N = 19) were asked to write about their deepest thoughts and feelings, their coping efforts, and positive thoughts and feelings regarding their experience with breast cancer each week for 3 weeks. Health outcomes were assessed at baseline, 3, and 6 months after the intervention. A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach (CBPR) is used. Results: Expressive writing was associated with medium and large effect sizes (ηp2 = 0.066̃0.208) in improving multiple health outcomes (quality of life, fatigue, posttraumatic stress, intrusive thoughts, and positive affect) at follow-ups. Participants perceived the study to be valuable. The study yielded high compliance and completion rates. Conclusion: Expressive writing is associated with long-term improvement of health outcomes among Chinese breast cancer survivors and has the potential to be utilized as a support strategy for minority cancer survivors. In addition, CBPR is valuable in improving feasibility and cultural sensitivity of the intervention in understudied populations. Future studies employing randomized, controlled trial designs are warranted. © 2012 American Psychological Association.


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