Depression burden, self-help interventions, and social support in women receiving treatment for breast cancer

Author(s): Braden, C. J., Longman, A. J., Mishel, M. M.

Journal/Book: J Psychosoc Oncol. 1999; 17: 10 Alice St, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580, USA. Haworth Press Inc. 17-35.

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe the interaction effects of depression burden (depressive symptoms experienced as a burdensome side effect) with a set of oncology support interventions on social support for women receiving treatment for breast cancer. A repeated measures design was used with measurement occurring at three points in time: T1 (baseline after adjuvant medical treatment was initiated), T2 (six to eight weeks after T1) and T3 (three months after T2). Two hundred forty-seven women were randomly assigned: to treatment (n = 194) Or control (n = 53). The treatment group consisted of women participating in three different, but complimentary self-help interventions. Depression burden, even at low levels, influenced the-critical dimensions of social support structure, function, and nature.

Note: Article Badger TA, POB 21023, Tucson,AZ 85721 USA

Keyword(s): depression; self-help; social support; breast cancer; oncology support interventions; CHRONIC ILLNESS; PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSE; LEARNED RESPONSE; DISTRESS; ADJUSTMENT; SURVIVAL; OUTCOMES; RISK

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