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Navigating norms and expectations: the influence of culture on Latino couples and their interpersonal communication and coping post-breast cancer diagnosis.

Gabriella SanabriaMelody ChavezMarangelie VelezLaura Perdiguero MunozJanna BastardoAudry BelenIsabela SolisSejal BardenBrian DossDinorah Martinez-Tyson
Published in: Ethnicity & health (2023)
Understanding the role of Latino culture in how couples cope with and communicate about cancer post-diagnosis is essential. This understanding will help strengthen the dyad by assisting with positive interpersonal support, which contributes to a better quality of life. These findings will also help providers assist dyads in navigating the cancer diagnosis and journey, helping to lessen the interpersonal stress and tensions that can occur after diagnosis.
Keyphrases
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