From survivorship to thrivership: native peoples weaving a healthy life from cancer.
Authors: Weiner D, Weiner D, Burhansstipanov L, Krebs LU, Restivo T
Publication Year: 2005
Last Updated: 2016-02-22 16:47:56
Journal: Cancer
Keywords: cancer support; culturally specific; education programs; urban/reservation-based; California Indian communities; Los Angeles County; spirituality; chemotherapy; healing & recovery
Short Abstract:
Background: In this commentary, we describe culturally specific cancer support and education programs that have been successfully adapted for use with both urban and reservation-based California Indian communities.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: In this commentary, we describe culturally specific cancer support and education programs that have been successfully adapted for use with both urban and reservation-based California Indian communities.
METHODS: The Native American Cancer Survivor Support Circles were initiated in Los Angeles County in 2000 and were tailored for specific use with reservation-based communities in 2002. Support circles include culturally respectful ground rules, prayers, and culturally specific education topics (spirituality, coping with chemotherapy) and psychosocial support as well.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Evaluation showed that both Native men and women had greater confidence in their abilities to cope with their healing and recovery from cancer following participation.
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