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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 431-434 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Cancer Education |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 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