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Breast Cancer
Findings from S.W. Kinsinger et al in breast cancer reported
May 14th, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Four dimensions of perceived social support (emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, positive social interaction) were examined as moderators of the effect of perceived breast cancer risk on distress in a cross-sectional sample of 1,366 women recruited from the general population. Heightened perceived breast cancer risk predicted higher levels of depression, but only among women who reported low levels of perceived emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive social interaction support." "Tangible and positive social interaction support mitigated the negative effect of heightened risk perception on...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-14)
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