The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a $252,376 Project Grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (CFDA 93.307 Minority Health and Health Disparities Research) to conduct research on the potential role of physical activity in employment disparities among breast cancer survivors.
The key objectives of this 5-year project are to: (1) identify work disparities among breast cancer survivors, (2) determine the relationships between physical activity, cancer-related fatigue, cognitive impairment, discrimination, and accessibility to exercise opportunities on work outcomes, and (3) use qualitative interviews to better understand the physical activity-work life relationship and identify barriers and facilitators to inform a tailored intervention design.
This research effort aims to build a foundation for developing comprehensive interventions to reduce cancer-related health and employment disparities, particularly among underserved Black breast cancer survivors in the rural South. The project will also provide the principal investigator with specialized training in cancer disparities research, mediation analysis, and qualitative methods to support their career development as an independent investigator focused on eliminating health inequities for cancer survivors.
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