Abstract

The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore the experience of surviving cancer as perceived by Native American women who had been successfully treated for breast cancer. The study had a purposive sample of fifteen women representing thirteen tribes. Data regarding the experience of surviving cancer were obtained from videotapes made for "Native American Survival from Cancer," a project designed to increase the use of cancer prevention and detection strategies and to enhance cancer survival in Native Americans. The traditional use of storytelling provided the mechanism for participants to share the experience of surviving breast cancer.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9728063; ProQuest document ID: 304403696. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Linda U. Krebs, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAACE, FAAN, Associate Professor Emerita

Sigma Membership

Alpha Kappa at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Native American Women, Breast Cancer, Storytelling, Enhance Cancer Survival, Cultural Practice and Beliefs

Advisor

Jurate A. Sakalys

Second Advisor

Marilyn L. Stember

Third Advisor

Martha Stoner

Fourth Advisor

Paula Nelson-Marten

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Colorado

Degree Year

1997

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2022-01-31

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