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Predictors of Quality of Life among Ethnically Diverse Breast Cancer Survivors

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  • Ellen G. Levine

    (Walden University)

  • Grace J. Yoo

    (San Francisco State University)

  • Caryn Aviv

    (University of Colorado-Boulder)

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Few studies have examined predictors of quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer survivors over time. Breast cancer survivors (n = 116) were asked to complete measures of QOL, mood, spirituality, and social support every 6 months from 2 to 4 years post treatment. Overall QOL at 4 years was predicted by previous physical and functional well-being, the breast cancer-specific items, and vigor and current levels of social support (Adj R 2 = .72, F = 30.53, p

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  • Ellen G. Levine & Grace J. Yoo & Caryn Aviv, 2017. "Predictors of Quality of Life among Ethnically Diverse Breast Cancer Survivors," Applied Research in Quality of Life, Springer;International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, vol. 12(1), pages 1-16, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ariqol:v:12:y:2017:i:1:d:10.1007_s11482-016-9447-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s11482-016-9447-x
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