Predictors of Quality of Life among Ethnically Diverse Breast Cancer Survivors

Ellen G. Levine (), Grace J. Yoo and Caryn Aviv
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Ellen G. Levine: Walden University
Grace J. Yoo: San Francisco State University
Caryn Aviv: University of Colorado-Boulder

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2017, vol. 12, issue 1, No 1, 16 pages

Abstract: Abstract Few studies have examined predictors of quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer survivors over time. Breast cancer survivors (n = 116) were asked to complete measures of QOL, mood, spirituality, and social support every 6 months from 2 to 4 years post treatment. Overall QOL at 4 years was predicted by previous physical and functional well-being, the breast cancer-specific items, and vigor and current levels of social support (Adj R 2 = .72, F = 30.53, p

Keywords: Breast cancer; Quality of life; Racial/ethnic/cultural differences; Social support; Spirituality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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