Emergence of social support networks among breast cancer survivors through a community-based physical activity program in Colombia.

Autor: Blanco, Martha (AUTHOR), Guerra, Ana M. (AUTHOR), Rubio, Maria A. (AUTHOR), Finck, Carolyn (AUTHOR), King, Abby C. (AUTHOR), Rosas, Lisa G. (AUTHOR), Sarmiento, Olga L. (AUTHOR), Montes, Felipe (AUTHOR)
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Zdroj: Social Networks. May2023, Vol. 73, p62-71. 10p.
Abstrakt: Physical activity (PA), social networks, and social support have been associated with decreased mortality and improved quality of life among breast cancer survivors (BCS). This study used social network analysis to understand the social co-benefits of a community-based PA program for BCS in Colombia. Two types of social support networks emerged from the program: friendship (the number of edges increased by 90 %) and PA support (35 % of participants practiced PA together after the program). Using egocentric and socio-centric analysis we show the presence of homophily for friendship and PA support relations and the BCS's roles in their networks. • Friendship and physical activity support networks emerged from a physical activity program. • Physical activity programs help breast cancer survivors expand their support networks. • Homophily is driven by the enrollment source and the network structure. • Friendship and physical activity support networks have different dynamics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Regional Business News
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