A comparison of social functioning among black and white women with breastcancer

Authors
Bourjolly, JN Kerson, TS Nuamah, IF
Citation
Jn. Bourjolly et al., A comparison of social functioning among black and white women with breastcancer, SOCIAL W H, 28(3), 1999, pp. 1-20
Citations number
60
Categorie Soggetti
Social Work & Social Policy
Journal title
SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE
ISSN journal
00981389 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1 - 20
Database
ISI
SICI code
0098-1389(1999)28:3<1:ACOSFA>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Results of a comparative study of interviews with 102 women (61 white, 41 b lack) who were treated for breast cancer suggest that black women have more difficulty in social functioning, especially the resumption of household a ctivities. Implications for social work practice are discussed.