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The FoRtitude Interview Study

The goal of this research study is to interview breast cancer survivors who self-identify as Black/African American to obtain feedback and suggestions on refining the FoRtitude 2.0 eHealth intervention.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Female

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

You will be asked to answer a brief survey to confirm your eligibility and to provide demographic information, information about your breast cancer and treatment, and about your experiences as a breast cancer survivor including questions about fear of recurrence. You will also be asked to review screenshots of the FoRtitude eHealth intervention and complete an interview with the study team to provide your feedback on the FoRtitude eHealth site.

Incentives

$100 gift card after completion of the interview

Total length of participation:
3 weeks

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Self-identify as Black/African-American, Adult Female
Have a history of breast cancer (Stage 0-III)
It has been least 1 year and up to 10 years since completing your breast cancer treatment
Have a moderate or severe fear of cancer recurrence
Able to access the internet via smartphone, tablet, or computer and are willing to be interviewed for the study

Not eligible if:

Have active cancer of any type (except squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma)
Do not read and write in English
Do not self-identify as Black/African-American
Are not female
It has been less than 1 year or more than 10 years since completing your breast cancer treatment.

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Sarah Drier

FoRtitude@unc.edu

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Lynne Wagner
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Cancer (Breast)
Women's Health

IRB Number

25-0392

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