Social and Environmental Determinants of Breast Cancer Survivorship: the Black Breast Cancer Survivor's Intervention (BBCSI)

Social and Environmental Determinants of Breast Cancer Survivorship: the Black Breast Cancer Survivor's Intervention (BBCSI)

The goal of this research study is to learn about the effects of the BBCSI course on the quality of life of Black breast cancer survivors.

A community-based and peer-led Black Breast Cancer Survivor's Intervention (BBCSI) course has been developed to help improve the quality of life of Black breast cancer survivors.

Primary Objectives:

Develop a prototype of the BBCSI curriculum and assess satisfaction of the intervention.

Determine the preliminary efficacy of the BBCSI.

Evaluate fidelity, feasibility, acceptability, barriers, and facilitators of the BBCSI.

Inclusion Criteria:

Master Trainers:

To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria:

1. Adult women aged 18 years and older
2. Histologically confirmed stage 0-III breast cancer
3. No evidence of metastatic disease
4. Self-identify as Black
5. Able to communicate in English

Participants:

To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria:

1. Adult women aged 18 years and older
2. Histologically confirmed stage 0-III breast cancer
3. No evidence of metastatic disease
4. Self-identify as Black
5. Able to communicate in English

Community Interventionists:

To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria:

1. Adult women aged 18 years and older
2. Histologically confirmed stage 0-III breast cancer
3. No evidence of metastatic disease
4. Self-identify as Black
5. Former study participants that have completed the intervention
6. Able to communicate in English

General Exclusion Criteria:

1. Men or woman below 18 years of age
2. Does not have a histologically confirmed breast cancer
3. There's evidence of metastatic disease
4. Does not self-identify as Black
5. Unable to communicate in English

Additional Exclusion Criteria - Community Interventionists

1. Has not previously participated in and completed the study intervention as a participant