Table 2. Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Reduction Beliefs and Behavior.
| Belief?10 | Performance in Past Month?a | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavior | Yes | No | Don't Know | Yes | No |
| Avoid any tobacco use | 168 (84%) | 6 (3%) | 26 (13%) | 155 (77%) | 45 (23%) |
| Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages | 83 (42%) | 36 (18%) | 80 (40%) | 107 (54%) | 92 (46%) |
| Avoid eating meat of any kind | 13 (6%) | 67 (34%) | 119 (60%) | 13 (7%) | 185 (93%) |
| Eat an average of 5 servings a day of fruits and vegetables | 144 (72%) | 11 (6%) | 45 (22%) | 117 (58%) | 73 (42%) |
| Limit food intake to maintain current weight or lose weight | 140 (70%) | 12 (6%) | 48 (24%) | 130 (65%) | 69 (35%) |
| Take vitamin supplements | 99 (49%) | 21 (11%) | 80 (40%) | 151 (75%) | 49 (25%) |
| Take herbal supplements or remedies | 48 (24%) | 47 (24%) | 104 (52%) | 60 (30%) | 139 (70%) |
| Exercise at least 3 times a week for 20-30 minutes | 149 (74%) | 7 (4%) | 44 (24%) | 111 (56%) | 88 (44%) |
| Practice yoga or meditation | 57 (29%) | 43 (23%) | 97 (48%) | 32 (16%) | 167 (84%) |
| Use relaxation techniques | 70 (35%) | 39 (20%) | 91 (45%) | 64 (32%) | 136 (68%) |
| Receive massage therapy | 43 (22%) | 53 (26%) | 104 (52%) | 30 (15%) | 169 (85%) |
| Pray regularly | 139 (70%) | 23 (12%) | 36 (18%) | 164 (83%) | 34 (17%) |
| See a mental health professional | 12 (6%) | 106 (53%) | 82 (41%) | 16 (8%) | 183 (92%) |
| Wear protective clothing when out in the sun | 112 (56%) | 36 (18%) | 51 (26%) | 110 (55%) | 90 (45%) |
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Data shown are frequencies and percentages