"Together": A Bilingual Online Platform Support Intervention Project for Korean Breast Cancer Survivors
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the acceptability and engagement of a culturally tailored online peer-support program for Korean speaking breast cancer patients and survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1) Is the peer-support program acceptable and sustainable in terms of engagement between mentors and mentees over a 12-week period? 2) Does participation in the program improve quality of life, psychological well-being (including anxiety and depression), and perceived social support? Participants will include Korean speaking breast cancer survivors (mentors) and patients currently undergoing treatment (mentees). After enrollment and matching based on screening information, participants will engage in peer-support interactions through an online platform for 12 weeks. Surveys will be administered at baseline, mid-point, post-intervention, and optional 6-month follow-up to assess outcomes.
Description
This study evaluates the acceptability and engagement of a culturally tailored online peer-support program for Korean speaking breast cancer patients and survivors, as well as its potential impact on psychosocial outcomes. A total of 24 participants will be enrolled, including 8 mentors (breast cancer survivors diagnosed at least two years prior who have completed active treatment or are on long-term maintenance therapy) and 16 mentees (patients currently undergoing treatment). Participants will be recruited through community outreach using study flyers with a QR code that links to an online…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: Mentors: * Age ≥ 18 years * Self-identify as Korean * Able to read, write, and speak both Korean and English * Diagnosed with breast cancer ≥ 2 years prior to enrollment * Completed active treatment or currently on long-term maintenance therapy * Access to a smartphone, computer, or similar device compatible with the study platform * Willing to participate for at least 3 months * Willing to complete required training and surveys Mentees: * Age ≥ 18 years * Self-identify as Korean * Able to read, write, and speak Korean * Diagnosed with breast cancer * Currently receivin…
Location
- Cedars Siani CancerLos Angeles, California