To compare support for three groups by considering usage patterns with regard to two peer support resources, online communities, and face-to-face support groups, among patients with breast cancer in Japan.

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1039 breast cancer patients.

Factor analysis indicated that all groups show the five aspects of support: “Emotional support/Helper therapy,” “Emotional expression,” “Conflict,” “Advice,” and “Insight/Universality.” Within the group using two support resources, the support scores of “Emotional expression” and “Advice” were higher for the online community, and those of “Emotional support/Helper therapy,” and “Insight/Universality” were higher for the face-to-face support group. Among the three groups, the members who received the most peer support were those who used both an online community and a face-to-face support group.

Patients who received the most social support from peers were in the group using both online communities and face-to-face support groups.

Healthcare providers should provide information about peer support through not only traditional face-to-face support groups but also online communities.

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 having a breast cancer is a difficult situation for every person. every indiviual who are sick needs a support from the others. with the help of online community and other social sites, patient had able to expressed their emotions. each nurses should also communicate with their patient to establish rapport and give emotional care.

 

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