Trial Information

Stress Management Training for Latinas Receiving Chemotherapy

Specific aims of the project are:

1. To evaluate the impact of Cómo tratar el estrés durante la quimioterapia on quality of
life during chemotherapy relative to usual care only. Consistent with prior research,
the investigators hypothesize that the intervention will result in better psychological
and spiritual well-being and less anxiety, depression, and cancer-related distress.

2. To investigate the mechanism by which Cómo tratar el estrés durante la quimioterapia
improves quality of life during chemotherapy. Based on relevant theory and prior
research, the investigators hypothesize that improvement in perceived self-efficacy in
managing stress will explain beneficial effects of the intervention on quality of life
outcomes.

3. To examine whether communication and sociocultural factors associated with the
acculturation process moderate the impact of Cómo tratar el estrés durante la
quimioterapia on quality of life. Based on relevant theory and prior research, the
investigators hypothesize that, among women who receive the intervention, those who
have a stronger preference for communicating and receiving information in Spanish will
benefit more.