Abstract
Breast cancer affects nearly one in nine women and is a leading cause of cancer related deaths among this group. Yet, little is known about how high risk women deal with this health threat. Conceptualized within the Neuman Systems model, the purpose of this study was to examine how women with family histories of breast cancer appraise and cope with their breast cancer risk. Using a descriptive correlational design, a convenience sample of 209 women responded to a mailed questionnaire.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Chi
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Breast Cancer, Coping Behavior, Cancer Risk
Advisor
Laurel Northouse
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Wayne State University
Degree Year
1991
Recommended Citation
Lancaster, Diane R., "Coping with appraised threat of breast cancer: Primary prevention coping behaviors utilized by women at increased risk" (2019). Dissertations. 1502.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1502
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-03-01
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9215110; ProQuest document ID: 304003798. The author still retains copyright.