Reflections: a Daughter’s Experience of Parental Cancer and the Beginnings of Un Abrazo Para La Familia™

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Abstract

The author describes her impetus and journey in developing Un Abrazo Para La Familia™ [Embracing the Family] (Abrazo), 3 hours of cancer information presented in an educational and modular format and designed for low-income informal caregivers who are co-survivors of cancer. A rehabilitation-informed preventive intervention, Abrazo reflects the importance of family, culture, and socioeconomic background in its approach.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)431-434
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Cancer Education
Volume36
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2021

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Cancer knowledge
  • Caregivers
  • Poverty
  • Self-efficacy
  • Vulnerable and underserved populations

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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