Fatalism and Psychological Distress Among Chinese American Breast Cancer Survivors: Mediating Role of Perceived Self-control and Fear of Cancer Recurrence

William Tsai; Judy Huei-yu Wang

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journal article Nov 04, 2022

Fatalism and Psychological Distress Among Chinese American Breast Cancer Survivors: Mediating Role of Perceived Self-control and Fear of Cancer Recurrence

William Tsai Judy Huei-yu Wang

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 30 No. 5 pp. 705-713 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Published: Nov 04, 2022
Vol/Issue: 30(5)
Pages: 705-713
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National Cancer Institute Award: R21CA139408

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Award: 1K01MD014750

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William Tsai, Judy Huei-yu Wang (2022). Fatalism and Psychological Distress Among Chinese American Breast Cancer Survivors: Mediating Role of Perceived Self-control and Fear of Cancer Recurrence. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 30(5), 705-713. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-022-10136-z

Fatalism and Psychological Distress Among Chinese American Breast Cancer Survivors: Mediating Role of Perceived Self-control and Fear of Cancer Recurrence

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