Research Overview
Nuevo Amanecer grew out of a desire to provide psychosocial services to Spanish-speaking Latinas with breast cancer. It is the result of ongoing research, collaboration, and generous funding.
History
2003-2004
Conducted pilot study consisting of first population-based survey of Latina breast cancer survivors to identify correlates use of cancer support groups.
2005-2006
Collected formative data to evaluate existing psychosocial support services for Spanish-speaking Latinas with breast cancer
2011-2014
Conducted randomized controlled trial with Spanish-speaking Latinas with newly diagnosed breast cancer to test the 8-week version of Nuevo Amanecer
2013
Describe methodological phases in the process of translating and implementing EBIs in communities to reach vulnerable groups, and describe specific methodological steps and resources and provide examples from research on racial/ethnic minorities, disabled persons, and those with low socioeconomic status
2013
Conducted needs assessment among Spanish-speaking breast cancer survivors
2016-2019
Conducted randomized controlled trial with Spanish-speaking Latinas with newly diagnosed breast cancer to test the 10-week version of Nuevo Amanecer
Funding
2003
Pilot grant from the National Cancer Institute to Redes En Acción entitled "Enhancing the Participation of Latinas in Breast Cancer Support Groups"
grant no. U01-CA86117
2005
California Breast Cancer Research Program Full Research Awards for grant entitled “Translating a Stress Management Program for Latinas”
grant no. 11AB-1600
2009
California Breast Cancer Research Program Full Research Awards for grant entitled “Nuevo Amanecer: Promoting the Psychosocial Health of Latinas”
grant no. 15BB-1300 and 15BB-1301
2013
California Breast Cancer Research Program Full Research Awards for grant entitled “Meeting the self-care needs of Latinas after breast cancer”
grant no. 19AB-2500
2015
California Breast Cancer Research Program Full Research Awards for grant entitled “Translating a Stress Management Program for Latinas”
grant no. 21OB-0135