Publications by authors named "Kristen Laws"

High rates of employment changes and associated concerns among cancer survivors following diagnosis and treatment suggest a need to examine what employment-related educational resources and support are currently being offered to cancer survivors and what gaps exist in those resources. In 2023, we conducted a content analysis of employment resources described on the websites of the NCI-Designated Cancer Centers that provide clinical care (N = 64) through a systematic review procedure using predetermined search terms and a standardized process to examine the availability and accessibility of such resources. Descriptive analyses were conducted to characterize the employment resources identified.

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  • This paper explores the use of Facebook for recruiting breast cancer survivors for a clinical trial during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting limited prior evidence in this area.
  • The study found that Facebook was a highly effective recruitment tool, contributing to 59% of the total participants and reaching individuals from 24 states, while traditional clinic recruitment was less geographically diverse.
  • Despite some demographic differences between participants recruited through Facebook and clinics, the study emphasizes that social media can enhance recruitment efforts for cancer research while considering potential biases.
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Objective: The pursuit of thinness and fear of gaining weight have been found to play an important role in eating disorder symptomatology. While these dimensions have typically been considered conjointly, emerging evidence suggests they may be distinct dimensions. The aim of this study was to explore the subjective experiences of fear of fatness and drive for thinness in young women with body image concerns.

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