Despite the increasing usages of technology-based programs, few technology-based support programs are currently available for racial/ethnic minority cancer survivors including Korean-American cancer survivors. The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes toward technology-based cancer support programs among Korean-American cancer survivors from a feminist perspective. In-person focus group interviews were held with 17 Korean-American cancer survivors. All the interviews were recorded by writing memos. Then, the written memos were analyzed using a content analysis. Four major themes reflecting their attitudes toward technology-based cancer-support programs were identified: (a) “easy to access”; (b) “good for peer and family support,” (c) “overcoming language barriers,” and (d) “providing Korean-specific and personalized trustable information.” Future technology-based cancer support groups for this specific population need to incorporate peer support, support for family members, Korean language, and Korea-specific information and intervention components.
BACKGROUND A culturally tailored technology-based cancer support program was recently developed and tested among Asian American breast cancer survivors to assist their survivorship process. To explore future opportunities to sustain the program, the research team participated in the SPeeding Research-tested INTervention (SPRINT) program sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this presentation is to share and discuss the lessons from the research team’s experience in the NCI sponsored SPRINT program. METHODS During the program participation, the research team conducted 73 interviews for customer discovery through WebEX, phone calls, and in-person visits (50 in-person interviews, 4 phone interviews, and 19 WebEx interviews). All the interviews were recorded using audio-taping or writing memos. Also, the research team wrote memos on the issues/concerns related to the project during the interview process. Then, the transcripts were analyzed using a content analysis. The themes from the analysis were used as the evidence to support the discussion points. RESULTS The themes reflecting the lessons that the research team learned from the SPRINT program included: (a) “who are the stakeholders”; (b) “depending on stakeholders”; (c) “what works or not”; (d) “personal versus family responsibilities”; and (e) “depending on countries’ situations.” CONCLUSIONS The design and implementation process of technology-based cancer support programs need to consider the actual needs of stakeholders and current market situations.
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