Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Underserved Women in the Rural South Toward Breast Cancer Prevention and Detection

The goal of this study was to understand the unique needs and barriers to breast cancer control among African American women in the rural South. This population experiences barriers that surpass that of other minorities. Researchers conducted 6 focus groups to assess barriers of minority women in Mi...

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Published in:Family & community health 2009-07, Vol.32 (3), p.238-246
Main Authors: Avis-Williams, Amanda, Khoury, Amal, Lisovicz, Nedra, Graham-Kresge, Susan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
African Americans
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials as Topic
Female
Focus Groups
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Services Accessibility
Humans
Mammography
Mass Screening
Medical screening
Medically Underserved Area
Middle Aged
Mississippi
Patient Participation
Risk Factors
Rural Population
Women
Womens health
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Summary:The goal of this study was to understand the unique needs and barriers to breast cancer control among African American women in the rural South. This population experiences barriers that surpass that of other minorities. Researchers conducted 6 focus groups to assess barriers of minority women in Mississippi toward breast cancer prevention and clinical trials. These women had little knowledge of treatment options and negative perceptions of screening and clinical trial participation. This research equips others to identify new health education strategies. Conclusions also provide insight into prevention for other minority populations, such as Latina, Asian, and American Indian women.
ISSN:0160-6379
1550-5057
DOI:10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181ab3bbb