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ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHINESE WOMEN WITH OVARIAN OR CERVICAL CANCER

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Date Issued:
2018
Abstract/Description:
Women with gynecological (GYN) cancer experience a wide spectrum of physical, emotional and social effects after diagnosis and treatment of their cancer. The insufficient availability of local support groups, limited transportation for the rural Chinese population and a shortage of oncologists make it difficult to have face-to-face support groups for Chinese GYN cancer patients. However, the wide access of Internet has provided an opportunity for people to have online support groups. The purpose of this study was to observe and describe the types of support given to and by Chinese GYN cancer survivors in a QQ chat group. This was a qualitative study that used the directed content analysis approach. A QQ group was observed for two weeks between March 10th (12:01am) and March 24st (11:59pm) 2018 Beijing time. Observed online posts were copied and pasted into a WORD ™ document for analysis. There were 4 themes observed: sharing experience, information exchange, emotional support and Guardian Against Cancer group member benefits. The results of the study suggested that women supported each other but little evidence-based support was observed. Healthcare providers should be monitoring and engaging in conversations with group members. Well-planed and organized information sessions should also be beneficial for members. Further research on understanding members' needs on online support groups and the effectiveness of intervention should be conducted.
Title: ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHINESE WOMEN WITH OVARIAN OR CERVICAL CANCER.
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Name(s): Xing, Yuan, Author
Loerzel, Victoria, Committee Chair
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2018
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: Women with gynecological (GYN) cancer experience a wide spectrum of physical, emotional and social effects after diagnosis and treatment of their cancer. The insufficient availability of local support groups, limited transportation for the rural Chinese population and a shortage of oncologists make it difficult to have face-to-face support groups for Chinese GYN cancer patients. However, the wide access of Internet has provided an opportunity for people to have online support groups. The purpose of this study was to observe and describe the types of support given to and by Chinese GYN cancer survivors in a QQ chat group. This was a qualitative study that used the directed content analysis approach. A QQ group was observed for two weeks between March 10th (12:01am) and March 24st (11:59pm) 2018 Beijing time. Observed online posts were copied and pasted into a WORD ™ document for analysis. There were 4 themes observed: sharing experience, information exchange, emotional support and Guardian Against Cancer group member benefits. The results of the study suggested that women supported each other but little evidence-based support was observed. Healthcare providers should be monitoring and engaging in conversations with group members. Well-planed and organized information sessions should also be beneficial for members. Further research on understanding members' needs on online support groups and the effectiveness of intervention should be conducted.
Identifier: CFH2000382 (IID), ucf:45808 (fedora)
Note(s): 2018-08-01
B.S.N.
College of Nursing, Nursing
Bachelors
This record was generated from author submitted information.
Subject(s): Online Support
Cervical
Ovarian Cancer
Chinese
Women
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000382
Restrictions on Access: campus 2019-08-01
Host Institution: UCF

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