The interaction of social network size and stressful life events predict delayed-type hypersensitivity among women with metastatic breast cancer
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Turner-Cobb, J. M., Koopman, C., Rabinowitz, J. D., Terr, A. I., Sephton, S. E. and Spiegel, D., 2004. The interaction of social network size and stressful life events predict delayed-type hypersensitivity among women with metastatic breast cancer. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 54 (3), pp. 241-249.
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Abstract
This study examined relationships between social support, stressful life events and antigen-specific cell-mediated immunity. Participants were 72 women with documented metastatic breast carcinoma, who completed self-report measures of social support and life stress. Immune response was assessed using the delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) skin test. Number of positive antigens was significantly related to the interaction of social network size and stressful life events (p
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| Item Type | Articles |
| Creators | Turner-Cobb, J. M., Koopman, C., Rabinowitz, J. D., Terr, A. I., Sephton, S. E. and Spiegel, D. |
| Departments | Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences > Psychology |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published |
| ID Code | 9490 |
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