Waxler - Morrison (1991) social support to improve stress Flashcards

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Aim

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To see how social relationships influence response to breast cancer survival

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Method

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Quasi experiment with women who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Independent design as women had existing social networks

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Participants

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133 women
under 55 pre menopausal
refered in Canada with breast cancer

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Procedure

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Patients mailed a self-administered questionnaire to gather information on their demography and existing social networks, education level, who they were responsible for, contact with friends/family and perception of support from others
Psychometric test of social network that combined marital status, contact with freinds/family and church membership
Details of diagnosis absracted from medical records 1980-81 and then survival and recurrence rates were checked in their medical records in 1985

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Results

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Six aspects with social networks were significantly linked with survival. Marital status, support from friends and contact, total support, social network and employment

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Conclusion

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The more social networks and support, the higher the survival rates are for women with breast cancer. Although type of cancer was still a main factor in survival

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