Stress Management Training for Latinas Receiving Chemotherapy

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Specific aims of the project are: To evaluate the impact of Cómo tratar el estrés durante la quimioterapia on quality of life during chemotherapy relative to usual care only. Consistent with prior research, the investigators hypothesize that the intervention will result in better psychological and s...

Specific aims of the project are: To evaluate the impact of Cómo tratar el estrés durante la quimioterapia on quality of life during chemotherapy relative to usual care only. Consistent with prior research, the investigators hypothesize that the intervention will result in better psychological and spiritual well-being and less anxiety, depression, and cancer-related distress. To investigate the mechanism by which Cómo tratar el estrés durante la quimioterapia improves quality of life during chemotherapy. Based on relevant theory and prior research, the investigators hypothesize that improvement in perceived self-efficacy in managing stress will explain beneficial effects of the intervention on quality of life outcomes. To examine whether communication and sociocultural factors associated with the acculturation process moderate the impact of Cómo tratar el estrés durante la quimioterapia on quality of life. Based on relevant theory and prior research, the investigators hypothesize that, among women who receive the intervention, those who have a stronger preference for communicating and receiving information in Spanish will benefit more.

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