Download or read book A Comparison Study Between African American and Caucasian Women in Their Health Beliefs and Locus of Control Concerning Breast Cancer in North Florida written by Marilyn Elizabeth Fuller and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: This was a comparison study which examined health beliefs and locus of control among African American and Caucasian women concerning breast cancer in North Florida. The instrument used to collect data was the Health Screening Questionnaire developed by Sugarek, Deyo and Holmes. Part I of the questionnaire was a health belief questionnaire and part II a health locus of control questionnaire. In addition, there was a demographic questionnaire used to collected information on the following: age, race, education status, employment and type, household income range, previous history of breast cancer and location of survey completion. Women recruited included 38 African-American and 53 Caucasian women from several health care and public settings. Significant differences were found demographically in the area of income and education levels between the two groups. African-American women were found to have significantly lower income levels and moderately significant lower levels of education. Significance differences in health belief were found in the Health Belief Model construct of 'Perceived Susceptibility'. Caucasian women were found to have higher levels of perceived susceptibility to breast cancer than African American women. No significant differences were found in the analyses of locus of control between the groups. The majority of African-American and Caucasian women in the study had an internal locus of control. These results add to a better understanding of behavioral and sociocultural factors that may influence breast cancer detection, prevention and possible causes of health care disparities among African-American and Caucasian women.

Download or read book A Comparison of Health Beliefs of African American and Caucasian Women Concerning Breast Cancer Screening written by Katie L. Wilkerson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Comparison of Cancer Health Beliefs and Practices of African American Women and Caucasian Women written by Christine M. Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Health Ethnicity and Well Being written by Penelope J. Kinsey, PhD and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book speaks to those who influence the delivery of health care services to African Americans, especially policy makers, politicians, and health care providers whose attitudes and beliefs affect the extent to which provided services are effective, reliable, humane, and compassionate. In addition, the purpose is to be of use to a full range of professionals who provide education, health care, and social services for African Americans, irrespective of the program, the service, or the professional discipline. The goal is to facilitate cultural competence in health care delivery.

Download or read book A Comparative Analysis Between African American Women and Caucasian Women written by Lisa Renee'. Benton and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship Between Health Beliefs about Breast Cancer Health Locus of Control and the Frequency of the Performance of Breast Self examination Among Black American Women written by Gloria J. Bernard and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship Between Health Beliefs and the Performance of Breast Self examination Among African American Women written by Marlaine F. Registe and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between African American women's health beliefs in regard to breast cancer and screening behaviors, knowledge and attitudes that may serve as incentives or barriers to their adherence to routine BSE practices. For the purpose of this research study, reference to African American women encompassed all women whose ancestors were brought from the continent of Africa to the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean, involuntarily. The Health Belief Model (HBM), one of the most widely recognized conceptual frameworks of health behavior, served as the theoretical framework. The Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Instrument Scale (HBMS) was the instrument used in this study. This instrument explores ethnic differences in attitudes toward health practices, health beliefs, risk estimates, and knowledge about breast cancer and breast cancer screenings.

Download or read book Perceived Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening written by Natalie E. Bastien and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descriptive statistics were used to analyze demographic data, and independent t-test were used to compare the two groups in their perceived barriers. Results revealed that both groups perceived barriers to breast cancer, there were more similarities than differences. However, African American women were significantly more likely to indicate that having a mammogram would make them worry about breast cancer (p= 0.39). Although previous research has shown differences African American and Caucasian women, this study did not support those results. The two groups of women were similar in age, education, and marital status and all were active in their churches. Perhaps these similarities led to the lack of differences in perceived barriers scores between the two groups. This finding lends support to the idea that socioeconomic status more than race leads to disparities in breast screening.

Download or read book Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 2084 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.

Download or read book Annual Review of Nursing Research Volume 22 2004 written by Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004-05-10 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designated a Doody's Core Title! This volume critically examines the research base on health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities in order to inform and advance nursing science in this area. It was created with the support and input of the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations, and incorporates the expertise of distinguished minority nurse researchers. The major groups discussed include: African-American,Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian/Pacific. Differences in environment; access, utilization, and quality of care; and health status are addressed, as well as strengths of minority groups in promoting health and managing illness within current social and political contexts.

Download or read book African American Women s Perceptions Experiences and Meaning Associated with Breast Cancer Screening in Rural Eastern North Carolina written by Catherine Michelle Royal Mulvihill and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study addressed the research question, what are the perspectives and experiences related to breast cancer and breast cancer screening of African American women residing in rural eastern North Carolina? A literature review indicated little research related to the perceptions and experiences of rural African American women about breast cancer and breast cancer screening. In a previously conducted unpublished larger study (Burke, Barrett, & Cherry, 2009), the perspectives of women from rural North Carolina about breast cancer and breast cancer screening were collected by means of focus group interviews. The researcher in the present study conducted a qualitative analysis of data from a sub-set of focus group interviews that involved African American women. A qualitative approach in this study afforded an opportunity to gain insight into African American women's experiences and views regarding breast cancer and breast cancer screening. The researcher analyzed transcripts from three focus group interviews that involved 17 African American women residing in rural eastern North Carolina. Five themes that emerged from the data were: knowledge and beliefs about breast cancer, influences on breast cancer screening behaviors, personal experience with screening, emotional reactions to discussing breast cancer and breast cancer screening, and promoting breast cancer screening. Key findings related to these emergent themes included a self-perceived low level of knowledge about breast cancer, cultural views about various causes of breast cancer, perspectives about mammograms, perceived barriers to breast cancer screening, the influence of faith on breast cancer and breast cancer screening, personal experiences with breast cancer screening, fear as a commonly shared reaction to breast cancer and breast cancer screening, and best practices for promoting breast cancer awareness and education. The researcher identified a need for future research on the topic of minority health in rural populations, specifically around breast cancer screenings and preventive health. An analysis of a sub-set of qualitative data provided by African American women and a comparison of findings with the research literature led the researcher to recommend that tailored health education be provided African American women on the topic of breast cancer and breast cancer screening.

Download or read book Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors and Beliefs in Urban Public School written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in African-American women. Studies have reported that African-American women with breast cancer are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage of the disease and have a higher mortality rate than White women. Despite this, African-American women are less likely than White women to avail themselves of the benefits of screening mammography. This is most often attributed to lack of education, lack of access, and low socioeconomic status. However, it has been repeatedly shown that when socioeconomic, educational, and logistic barriers are minimized, African-Americans continue to underutilize these screening procedures. In this study, breast cancer screening behaviors and the factors that influence those behaviors are measured by means of a survey questionnaire distributed to members of a defined population of African-American and White women with comparable levels of education, health care access, and socioeconomic status. This report describes the background, objectives, and procedures of this study, and details the work carried out in Year 01, including selection of the sample, pilot testing, finalizing materials and procedures, creation of the project database, hiring of personnel. and preliminary mailings.

Download or read book A Comparative Study of the Health Status and Breast Cancer Preventive Practices Between Black American Women and White American Women written by Joycelyn Curtis and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Radical Differences in Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors and Beliefs in Urban Public School Teachers written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in African-American women. Studies have reported that African-American women with breast cancer are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage of the disease and have a higher mortality rate than white women. Despite this, African-American women are less likely than White women to avail themselves of the benefits of screening mammography. This is most often attributed to lack of education, lack of access, and low socioeconomic status. However, it has been repeatedly shown that when socioeconomic, educational, and logistic barriers are minimized, African-Americans continue to underutilize these screening procedures. In this study, breast cancer screening behaviors and the factors that influence those behaviors were measured by means of a survey questionnaire distributed to members of a defined population of African-American and White women with potentially comparable levels of education, health care access, and socioeconomic status. This report describes the background, objectives, and procedures of this study, and details the work carried out in Year 02, including data collection and analysis. A total of 782 usable surveys were returned from female public school teachers in Philadelphia aged 40 and older. White respondents were more likely than African-Americans to be married or cohabiting, and had significantly higher annual household incomes; they were also more likely to have been adherent to mammography guidelines over the previous five years and to say that they would definitely get a mammogram in the next 24 months. African-Americans, by contrast, were more likely than Whites to have practiced regular breast self-examination. When demographic and health- related factors were controlled for, however, no significant effect of race on mammography adherence or intentions was found.

Download or read book The Role of Religious Support and External Locus of Health Control in Well being for Breast Cancer Survivors written by Leah S. Fortson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Factors that contribute to survivorship have been explored within ethnically diverse populations. African American women and Latinas are particularly vulnerable as they are least likely to survive a breast cancer diagnosis. Understanding the mechanisms that influence individuals’ quality of life and well-being may provide insight regarding survivorship. Considering the higher rates of religiousness among these groups, individuals’ religious perspectives may also be an important consideration in addressing these disparities. In a sample of 320 women (27.5% African American and 72.5% Latina) recruited from cancer registries, researchers used an archival data set to explore cultural perceptions of support and locus of control as underlying mechanisms that impact quality of life. It was hypothesized that religious support would be associated with higher well-being and moderate the relationship between internal locus of control and well-being. Furthermore, decreased chance locus of health control would be associated with higher well-being. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that although religious support was not a significant moderator, there was a main effect of religious support on well-being. In addition, decreased external locus of health control beliefs (i.e., chance control) were associated with higher well-being. These findings highlight the importance of nuancing cultural perceptions of support and control among breast cancer survivors and the impact of such perceptions on individuals’ adjustment to a breast cancer diagnosis.

Download or read book By the Color of Her Skin Effects of Endorser Ethnicity on African American Women s Attitudes Toward Breast Cancer written by Cynthia M. Frisby and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "While they are less likely to develop breast cancer, African American women diagnosed with breast cancer have significantly shorter life expectancy rates than Caucasian women diagnosed with the similar disease, research shows. The research in this paper seeks to determine how ethnicity of the endorser might be used to influence and/or change health-related attitudes and behaviors of African American women".

Download or read book Racial and Ethnic Differences in Breast Cancer Risk Factors written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data collection for a population-based case-control study of breast cancer conducted in the San Francisco Bay Area has been on-going since July 1996. Cases include African-American and White women aged 35-79 years and diagnosed with breast cancer between 1995 and 1998. Controls are identified through random-digit dialing. Information on physical activity, sunlight exposure, dietary intake of vitamin D and phytoestrogens, and other risk factors, is collected by in- person interview. The home visit also includes measurements of anthropometry and skin pigmentation using a Chromameter. To date, 607 case and 736 control interviews have been completed. Data from this study will be pooled with the data collected in two on-going case-control studies in African-American, Latina, and White women that use the same methodology and questionnaire. The combined data for an estimated 1300 cases and 1650 controls will allow us to examine the risk factor profile among White (high risk), African-American (moderate risk), and Latina (low risk) women. This study will make an important contribution to the sparse epidemiologic literature on breast cancer risk factors in African-American and Latina women.