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. 2007 Jan-Feb;21(1):26-34.
doi: 10.1097/00004650-200701000-00006.

Lessons learned: providing a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for low-income multiethnic women with abnormal pap smears

Priscilla D Abercrombie  1 , Anita Zamora, Abner P Korn
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Lessons learned: providing a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for low-income multiethnic women with abnormal pap smears

Priscilla D Abercrombie et al. Holist Nurs Pract. 2007 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Although the incidence rate of cervical cancer has decreased over the last several years, low-income ethnic minority women remain at increased risk for morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer. We conducted a pilot study to examine the feasibility and acceptability of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program among multiethnic low-income women with abnormal Pap smears. Spanish- and English-speaking women recruited through convenience sampling participated in MBSR classes 2 hours each week over 6 consecutive weeks. State anxiety and self-compassion were measured before and after the MBSR program. Focus groups and surveys were used to evaluate the program. Although 51 women were initially recruited, pre- and post-MBSR data were available only for 8 women. There was a significant reduction in anxiety and a trend toward increased self-compassion in this group of women. The participants evaluated the MBSR program very positively. The high attrition rate highlights the challenges of conducting MBSR research with this demographic of women. Potential strategies for improving recruitment and retention of low-income multiethnic women are discussed.

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