Lifestyle factors in Black female breast cancer survivors-Descriptive results from an online pilot study.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) research examining disparities in cancer survivorship and modifiable risk behaviors has been mostly cancer-specific, leaving relevant gaps in disparities research relating to other cancer survivorship outcomes, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). Maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors is a critical component of successful cancer survivorship, where unhealthy behaviors may increase the risk for recurrence, second primary cancers, and incidence of new comorbid conditions, including CVD. The current study describes BC survivorship factors among an online pilot study of Black BC survivors in Maryland, with a focus on the burden of obesity, comorbidity, and behavioral factors associated with CVD risk. Methods: Utilizing social media recruitment strategies and survivor networks, we recruited 100 Black female BC survivors to complete an online survey. Descriptive characteristics (demographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors) were analyzed in terms of frequencies, means, standard deviations (SD) overall and by county. Results: The average ages at time of survey and at primary BC diagnosis were 58.6 years (SD = 10.1) and 49.1 years (SD = 10.2), respectively. More than half of the survivors reported having hypertension (51%); and while only 7% reported being obese at the time of BC diagnosis, 54% reported being obese at the time of survey which was on average 9 years post BC diagnosis. Only 28% of the survivors reported meeting weekly exercise recommendations. While 70% were never smokers, most ever smokers resided in Baltimore City/Baltimore County (n = 18 ever smokers). Conclusion: Our pilot study identified at-risk BC survivors in Maryland due to the high prevalence of CVD risk factors (hypertension, obesity, limited exercise). These pilot study methods will inform a future statewide multilevel prospective study to improve health behaviors among Black BC survivors.

The effect of social networks on academic self-handicapping with the mediating role of self-regulatory learning strategies and academic achievement among EFL students.

Introduction: In the academic context, social networking sites (SNSs) have reshaped the way university students connect and communicate with each other and the way they learn, thus influencing their identities and dimensions. This research investigates the effect of social networks on academic self-handicapping with the mediating role of self-regulatory and academic achievement. Method: The current study is considered to be quantitative research in terms of its nature, applied research in terms of its purpose, and correlational descriptive one in terms of its method. The statistical population of the present study includes all language students of Tabriz University, whose number was 540 people. Sampling was done by the random sampling method. Using Morgan's table, the sample size was estimated to be 225 people in 2022. Due to the possibility of falling, 10% was added to this number, and 250 questionnaires were distributed among 250 participants; 17 questionnaires were incomplete, and a total of 233 valid questionnaires were examined. Four questionnaires were administered to collect data. SPSS 26 and AMOS 24 software were used to analyze the collected data from questionnaires. Descriptive, inferential, and Structural Covariance Matrix (SEM) statistics were conducted to explore the effect of social networks on these variables. Results: Findings showed that social networks significantly impact self-handicapping in language students of Tabriz University. 2- Social networks have a significant impact on self- self-handicapping with a mediating role of self-regulation learning strategies in language students of Tabriz University. 3- Social networks significantly affect self-handicapping, mediating role in language students' academic progress at Tabriz University. Discussion: Further investigation and experimentation into social networks are strongly recommended. In addition, studies show that self-handicapping is successful in helping individuals divert the assessments of others from attributing weak abilities to failure. Because self-handicapping behavior undermines achievement and can lead to long-term withdrawal from activities (such as school and college), parents and teachers must discourage self-handicapping and avoid behavior that may encourage it.

Utilizing Social Media Advertisements and Participant Social Networks to Recruit African American Breast Cancer Survivors: Design and Rationale.

Purpose: Our objective is to pilot an advertisement-driven sampling procedure among African American (AA) breast cancer survivors living in Maryland. These pilot study methods will inform a future population-based study of AA breast cancer survivors at high risk of poor outcomes due to biological differences and social inequities. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilizes an innovative, social media-based advertisement campaign with an associated social media study page to recruit 100 AA breast cancer survivors. Participants are biologically female, aged 18 and older, identify as AA/Black, have a diagnosis of breast cancer, and reside in Maryland. A preset "Audience" was created via Meta (formerly Facebook) to automatically target potential interest in the online study via geolocation and public social media interests (estimated range = 101,000 women). Eligible participants complete an online survey including demographic and clinical characteristics, cancer screening, healthcare access, and utilization, COVID-19 impact, quality of doctor-patient communication, and preferences for future study participation. Results: Recruitment began on 5 January 2022 and remains ongoing. As of 7 June 2002: 124 completed the screener, 110/124 (88.7%) consented passively, 24/110 (21.8%) started but did not complete survey, 86/110 (78.1%) completed the survey. Conclusions: Results from this study will inform a statewide multilevel prospective population-based study to improve health behaviors, disease management, and self-efficacy of chronic disease management among AA breast cancer survivors.

Representaciones de género en comentarios digitales en dos Fan Page de Facebook / Gender representations in Facebook Fan Page's digital comments / Representações do gênero nos comentários digitais em dois Fan Page de Facebook

Resumen (analítico): Este trabajo tiene como objetivo examinar las representaciones discursivas en torno a estereotipos de género en comentarios digitales producidos por jóvenes en Facebook. Partimos del supuesto de que se mantienen con vigencia las representaciones tradicionales en torno a tales estereotipos. Seleccionamos seis fotos publicadas en los últimos doce meses en dos Fan Page de personalidades mediáticas juveniles argentinas. Extrajimos de cada publicación los comentarios realizados por sus seguidores/as, que fueron, en total, 1646. Realizamos un análisis de las estrategias discursivas de nominación y predicación en dichos comentarios. Este trabajo nos permitió constatar que la exhibición de la intimidad es una de las estrategias de construcción de identidades más comunes, volviendo necesaria la categoría de extimidad para el análisis de las producciones ciberdiscursivas juveniles.

Abstract (analytical): This paper aims examining discursive representations about gender stereotypes in digital comments posted by young people in Facebook. We assume that traditional gender stereotypes representations remain in force. We chose the comments made by young people in six different pictures posted on two Fan Pages from two Media young personalities in the last year. We chose the pictures under the criteria of spontaneity. We collected the comments made by followers, obtaining 1646 comments. We analyzed the discursive strategies of nomination and predication on such comments. The analysis revealed that building up identities upon the exposition of the intimacy is a common resource, which implies that the category of extimacy is necessary for understanding ciber-discursive productions made by young people.

Resumo (analítico): Este trabalho tem como objetivo examinar as representações discursivas ao redor do estereótipos do gênero nos comentários digitais produzidos pelos jovens. Vamos partir do suposto de que as representações tradicionais em torno dos estereótipos de gênero permanecem em vigor. Para isto, selecionamos, seis fotografias publicadas em dois Fan Page das personalidades mediáticas nos últimos doze meses. Estas imagens foram escolhidas ao partir do critério de espontaneidade, extraímos de cada publicação os comentários que foram no total de 1646. Realizamos um analises das estratégias discursivas da nomeação e predicação nos mencionados comentários. Este trabalho revelou que a exibição das intimidades é uma estrategia comum na construção das identidades, voltando necessária a categoria de extimidade para o analises das produções ciberdiscursivas juvenis.