This study explores perspectives of women with non-metastatic breast cancer regarding their willingness and ability to make dietary changes pertaining to foods/food products that may pose a risk to their cancer prognosis and survival. This is a single-group study conducted entirely online. All study activities, including consent, educational brochure and surveys, will be completed remotely. Participants will receive email invitations to complete questionnaires in REDCap. Questionnaire 1 will collect sociodemographic information (no PHI) and a brief dietary recall. Questionnaire 2 will assess identification of ultra-processed foods. Before Questionnaire 3, participants will review a two-page educational flyer explaining the link between diet, obesity, and cancer, with information on unhealthy calories and food processing. Questionnaire 3 will assess participants' willingness and ability to eat healthier foods and reduce unhealthy foods. At study completion, participants will receive a thank-you message and a brief satisfaction survey.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
200
The two-page educational brochure is emailed to participants after Questionnaire 2 and before they begin Questionnaire 3.
UNC Cancer Hospital
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
RECRUITINGWillingness and ability to make dietary changes
the perspectives of women with non-metastatic breast cancer on their willingness and ability to make dietary changes related to specific foods and food products will be assessed. Responses will be collected using a patient-reported questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale ranging from "Unwilling" to "Very Willing" and "Unable" to "Very Able." Higher scores indicate greater willingness and ability to make healthier dietary choices.
Time frame: Baseline
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