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Category : Asian American women
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior of Immigrant Asian American Women Ages 40 and Older Regarding Breast Cancer and Mammography Screening
Author: Social Network Characteristics and Breast Cancer Screening Behavior in Vietnamese American Women
Author: Minh-Tram Gem LePublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
The last 40 years have seen a large influx of Vietnamese immigrants to the United States (U.S.) as a result of the Vietnam War. The Vietnamese now constitute one of the fastest growing Asian and Pacific Islander populations in the U.S. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Vietnamese American women, with incidence rates steadily increasing in this immigrant population. Early detection of breast cancer through mammography screening and clinical breast examination is critical for reducing breast cancer morbidity and mortality. However, Vietnamese American women are less likely to be screened than non-Hispanic white women. This dissertation investigates social network characteristics and their relationship to breast cancer screening behavior in Vietnamese American women aged 40 and older within a community-based breast cancer screening intervention study based in Santa Clara County, California. Because this intervention study was embedded in the framework of interpersonal relationships, it presents an ideal opportunity and optimal approach to exploring how social networks influence breast screening behavior in an underserved population. A positive association between social network integration and breast cancer screening was found for recent receipt of a clinical breast examination (CBE) but not for mammography. Women in the highest tertile of social network integration were more likely to receive a CBE than women in the lowest tertile (OR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.07-1.33). This dissertation also examined perceived availability of different types of social support (emotional, instrumental, informational, affectionate, and positive social interaction) and the relative contributions of each type of support to recent use of mammography and CBE. Findings indicate that Vietnamese American women generally perceived moderate to high levels of available social support across all types. Instrumental support was the single most important social support predictor for recent use of mammography (OR = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.02-1.08). Because breast cancer screening is only optimally effective for early detection if women adhere to annual screening guidelines, this dissertation also examined breast cancer screening norms as one type of social network influence on intention to receive screening in the future. Results showed no associations between social influence and intention to receive a mammogram or CBE within the next 12 months. Findings from this analysis suggest challenges in measuring both social influence and screening intention constructs in Vietnamese American women and warrant further methodological investigation in developing more culturally appropriate, accurate, and comprehensive measures. Overall, findings from this dissertation have laid the necessary groundwork for identifying new opportunities for future research on social networks and health. Such research will enable us to gain a better understanding of ways in which social networks can inform more effective interventions and programs to close the gap in breast cancer health disparities.
Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors Among Immigrant Iranian Women in the United States
Author: Mehra A. ShiraziPublisher:
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Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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The purpose of this study was to describe Iranian immigrant women's knowledge, beliefs and attitudes towards breast cancer, and their breast cancer screening behaviors. Specifically, this research examined the predictors of age-specific breast cancer screening participation among this population. The participants in this study consisted (n=34 1) of self-identified first generation immigrant Iranian women who were born and/or lived in Iran before they migrated to the United States and were recruited through a snowball sampling technique. The inclusion criteria for the participants were: a) women between the ages of 30-80 years who lived in California, b) women were able to read and speak English and/or Persian. Survey data was entered using SPSS, and was analyzed using descriptive univariate frequencies and bivariate cross tabulations. The Chi square statistic was used to test the significance of bivariate cross-tabulations at a.05. Secondly, Logistic regression was used to identify predictors of women's breast cancer screening. Logistic regression using the method of likelihood estimation was conducted to identify the most important predictors after adjusting for other variables (P>.05 for removal from model). The logistic regression results appear as odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals. In general screening rates for CBE and mammography among the participants in the current study were higher than levels set in the year 2010 Health Objectives and those reported for women nationally. These findings are inconsistent with previous studies on immigrant women living in the United States which indicate low rates of screening compared with the predominantly white populations and even lower rates of screening among first generation immigrants. The comparatively lower BSE compliance rates are in contrast with the higher annual age specific CBE and mammography rates. However, the low rate of BSE practice is consistent with previous findings from other studies on immigrant women's screening behaviors. Research regarding breast cancer screening behaviors of Middle Eastern women remains very limited and studies about breast cancer screening behaviors of Iranian immigrant women are non-existent. This study was the first attempt to address this research gap and provide a preliminary understanding of the health practices in this understudied ethnic group. This information will in turn provide suggestions for more focused ethnic specific health promotion programs to increase breast cancer screening behavior among this population.
Breast Cancer Screening Among Older Hispanic and Anglo Women in the Southwest
Author: Michelle A. Saint-GermainPublisher:
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Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Communication, Cultural Models of Breast Cancer Beliefs and Screening Mammography: An Assessment of Attitudes Among Haitian Immigrant Women in Eastern Massachusetts
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Languages : en
Pages : 106
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Many Haitian adhere to a traditional system of attitudes and beliefs about health and illness, which may result in delays in presentation for breast cancer and other serious illnesses, but are readily forthcoming about this adherence. Many Haitian immigrant women are not aware of the purpose of screening mammography, and present late for evaluation of breast lumps and abnormal findings at mammography. Reliable knowledge of factors associated with cultural beliefs about breast cancer will allow accurate, culturally tailored interventions to be developed and implemented, and may reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from late presentation in Haitian women with breast cancer. This is an in-person, randomized, cross-sectional survey of 250 women, 40 years of age and older, who reside in or near Haitian neighborhoods in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brockton, all cities known to have neighborhoods with high concentrations of Haitian families. Through this innovative study, we will provide credible evidence about cultural factors that may contribute to delays in cancer screening and/or impede cancer evaluation and treatment. Our findings will allow accurate, effective cultural interventions to be designed, based on data collected from the target population.
Perceived Barriers to Mammography Screening in Women Age 40 and Older who Do Not Follow the Recommended Mammography Screening Guidelines
Author: Rita A. DekkerPublisher:
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Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Differences in Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Screening Practices Among Older Black and White Women
Author: Linda A. MaynePublisher:
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Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Cross-cultural Medicine
Author: JudyAnn BigbyPublisher: ACP Press
ISBN: 193051302X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
As the United States population becomes increasingly diverse, the need for guidelines to assure competent healthcare among minorities becomes ever more urgent. Cross-Cultural Medicine provides important background information on various racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, their general health problems and risks, and spiritual and religious issues. Individual chapters are devoted to the special concerns of several groups: blacks and African Americans, Latinos, American Indians and Native Alaskans, Asian Americans, and Arab Americans and American Muslims. These chapters lay the foundation for exploring an individual's health beliefs and concerns in the context of his or her sociocultural experiences.
Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer
Author: Karen Hassey DowPublisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9780763714826
Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Now in its second edition, Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer addresses the significant changes that have occurred in breast cancer treatment in recent years. Completely revised and updated, the second edition offers current breast cancer findings and research interventions. The latest information on epidemiology, treatment, and symptom management is presented from a nursing perspective, and new chapters focus specifically on the treatment of recurrent and metastatic breast cancer. This unique book also explores survivorship and end of life in the context of the individual, family, and community, and provides insight into the role that culture and ethnicity play in understanding and treating breast cancer. Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer, Second Edition is an indispensable resource for both oncology nurses and advanced practice nurses in medical and surgical oncology.
Communication, Cultural Models of Breast Cancer Beliefs and Screening Mammography: An Assessment of Attitudes Among Haitian Immigrant Women in Eastern MA
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Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Many Haitian adhere to a traditional system of attitudes and beliefs about health and illness, which may result in delays in presentation for breast cancer and other serious illnesses, but are readily forthcoming about this adherence. Many Haitian immigrant women are not aware of the purpose of screening mammography, and present late for evaluation of breast lumps and abnormal findings at mammography. Reliable knowledge of factors associated with cultural beliefs about breast cancer will allow accurate, culturally tailored interventions to be developed and implemented, and may reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from late presentation in Haitian women with breast cancer. This is an in-person, randomized, cross-sectional survey of 250 women, 40 years of age and older, who reside in or near Haitian neighborhoods in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brockton, all cities known to have neighborhoods with high concentrations of Haitian families. Through this innovative study, we will provide credible evidence about cultural factors that may contribute to delays in cancer screening and/or impede cancer evaluation and treatment. Our findings will allow accurate, effective cultural interventions to be designed, based on data collected from the target population.