Abstract A023: Do African American informal caregivers’ breast cancer fear and cultural misconceptions predict the spread of breast cancer misinformation among their social networks?
Abstract:Introduction: African American women experience a disproportionate burden of breast cancer morbidity and mortality. Members of African American breast cancer survivors’ social networks often act as informal caregivers, offering psychosocial support, sharing important information, and assisting with treatment adherence. They may thus serve as opinion leaders within their own social networks, especially if they are also women and are within the recommended age for breast cancer screening. Nonetheless, informal c… Show more
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