Cancer Education Resource for Women: Benefits of Support

描述(申请人提供)：美国有近890万癌症幸存者。癌症对幸存者的心理健康和身体都有深远的影响。心理健康状况不佳会影响治疗的依从性、治疗效果，甚至身体自身抗击癌症的能力。最先进的技术公司建议为癌症幸存者开发一个资源，以鼓励他们建立和使用支持团队。PSPC将包括1)两套两套纪录片录像带，一套为男性，一套为女性；2)两本小册子，以及3)专业人员用户指南。每套包括一段诊断/治疗阶段的视频和一段关于治疗后/长期生存的视频。PSPC使用多种媒体来创建通信层。通过在视频中提供纪录片简介，PSPC旨在改善幸存者对支持的态度，并教育他们了解向他们提供的各种正式和非正式支持。理性行动理论将成为研究的框架。第一阶段的目标是利用关键的线人访谈来制定创造性的计划和重点小组，以测试其有效性和可行性。在第二阶段，材料将全面生产和评估。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): There are nearly 8.9 million cancer survivors in the U.S. Cancer can have a profound effect on a survivor's mental health as well as his body. Poor mental health can effect treatment adherence, treatment effectiveness, and even the body's own ability to fight cancer. State of the Art, Inc. proposes to develop a resource for cancer survivors to encourage them to build and use a support team. PSPC will include 1) two sets of two documentary videotapes, one set for men and one for women 2) two booklets, and 3) a user's guide for professionals. Each set will include one video for the diagnosis/treatment stages and one video for post-treatment/long-term survivorship. PSPC uses multiple media to create layers of communication. By providing positive models through documentary profiles in the videos, PSPC aims to improve survivors' attitudes about support and to educate them about the variety formal and informal support available to them. The Theory of Reasoned Action will be the framework for research. The aims of Phase 1 are to use key informant interviews to develop creative plans and focus groups to test their validity and feasibility. In Phase 2, the materials will be fully produced and evaluated.