Open AccessAttitudes toward Technology-Based Cancer Support Programs Among Korean American Breast Cancer Survivors
Author(s) -
EunOk Im,
Sangmi Kim,
Mia Jang,
Wonshik Chee
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
western journal of nursing research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.552
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1552-8456
pISSN - 0193-9459
DOI - 10.1177/0193945920974028
Subject(s) - chinese americans , focus group , ethnic group , peer support , breast cancer , population , cancer , intervention (counseling) , psychology , social support , family medicine , medicine , nursing , social psychology , sociology , environmental health , anthropology
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.