A Comparison of Social Functioning Among Black and White Women with Breast Cancer
- 15 June 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis
- Vol. 28 (3) , 1-20
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j010v28n03_01
Abstract
Results of a comparative study of interviews with 102 women (61 white, 41 black) who were treated for breast cancer suggest that black women have more difficulty in social functioning, especially the resumption of household activities. Implications for social work practice are discussed.Keywords
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