Download or read book Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors in Filipino American Women written by Linda Jones-Brandon and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Health Beliefs and Cancer Prevention Practices of Filipino American Women written by Celine Marie Ko and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is the number one cause of death among Asian Americans, and Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in number. Filipino American women have relatively low rates of breast and colorectal cancer screening compared to their White counterparts; however, they experience higher numbers of late-stage diagnoses and mortality rates. Thus, early detection of cancer and maintenance of healthy prevention behaviors are very important. Little is known about this community's prevention behaviors such as smoking, diet, alcohol consumption, and physical activity. This study aimed to extend the literature on Filipino American women's health by 1) describing their breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening rates, 2) describing their rates of prevention behaviors, 3) identifying general predictors of screening, and 4) identifying culture-specific predictors of screening. Four hundred and two self-identified Filipino American women ages 21-83 (M = 44.22, SD =15 years) participated. Sixty-six percent were in adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines, 80% were in adherence to cervical cancer screening guidelines, and 60% reported adherence to colon cancer screening guidelines. Almost 90% of the sample reported not smoking, 47% were in adherence to dietary fat intake guidelines, 38% were in adherence to fruit and vegetable consumption guidelines, 63% abstained from alcohol, 59% were within recommended weight guidelines, and 96% reported engaging in physical activity, all of which were better than national averages. Acculturation significantly predicted clinical breast exam, peer group adherence significantly predicted mammography, and number of years in the US significantly predicted colon cancer screening. A new scale measuring cultural health beliefs and traditional values was created and had good reliability (α = .89). It was negatively correlated with acculturation (r = -.24) and adherence to CBE guidelines (r = -.16), and positively correlated with God locus of health control (r = .30) and perceived barriers to pap smear (r = .21). While culture-specific factors were hypothesized to relate to health behaviors, they were not predictive of cancer screening or prevention. Acculturation, length of stay in the US, and peer group adherence were significant predictors and important considerations for future programs that target Filipino American women's health behaviors.
Download or read book Breast Cancer Literacy and Cultural Factors Influencing Mammogram Adherence Among Filipino American Women written by Astrid D. Oviedo and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the association between mammogram adherence in Filipino American women and 3 factors: need, enabling and predisposing. These factors were represented by 10 independent variables: breast cancer literacy, number of mammogram referrals by a healthcare provider, health insurance, sociocultural deterrents, fatalism, symptomatic deterrents, catastrophic disease expectations, negative health beliefs about healthcare professionals, nativity and years of residence in the United States. These variables corresponded with the need, enabling and predisposing factors in Andersen's Behavioral Health Model for the Utilization of Services which served as the conceptual framework of this study. The expanded version of Andersen's model, which contained need, enabling and predisposing factors unique to vulnerable population groups, was used. The convenience sample consisted of 157 Filipino American women, who were at least 40 years old, residing in the United States and had never been diagnosed with breast cancer or breast disease. The sample was highly educated with 33.8% of whom had postgraduate credits or a post-graduate degree, 59.9% had a college degree and only 4 women (2.5%) had less than a college degree. Not surprisingly, all but 3 women had health insurance. Many of these Filipino American women lived in a household where there were at least two incomes (n=117, 74.5%), a few (n=28, 17.8%) lived in one income households and only 6 (3.8%) lived in a household where there was no income earner declared. Five Filipino American women were born in the United States, the rest of the women (n=148, 94.3%) were born in the Philippines. The average time of residence in the United States was 25.09 (±11.18) years. Logistic regression models were analyzed to determine the association between the study variables and mammogram adherence. Model 1 pertained to the need factor in Andersen's Behavioral Health Model. The need factor consisted of 2 variables: breast cancer literacy and the number of mammogram referrals by a healthcare provider. Model 2 pertained to the enabling factor in Andersen's Behavioral Health Model. The enabling factor consisted of 2 variables: health insurance and sociocultural deterrents. Model 3 corresponded to the predisposing factor in Andersen's Behavioral Health Model. The predisposing factor consisted of 6 variables: fatalism, symptomatic deterrents, catastrophic disease expectations, negative health beliefs about healthcare professionals, nativity and years of residence in the United States. Two of these variables - nativity and health insurance - were eventually deleted after analysis showed that they violated the assumption of cell frequency. Of the variables in the logistic regression models, only 1 was significantly associated with mammogram adherence - the number of mammogram referrals by a healthcare provider. In Model 4, the odds of a Filipino American woman being mammogram adherent vs. being non-adherent were 113% higher with an AOR of 2.13 (95% CI, 1.094, 4.160; p-value=.026) for each additional mammogram referral from a healthcare provider, controlling for other variables in the model. Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among Filipino American women. Breast cancer disparities in Filipino American women exist in terms of mortality, age at diagnosis, tumor characteristics, delay in diagnostic follow-up and suboptimal treatment modalities. Mammogram is a proven technology to detect breast cancer early when it is most treatable and help alleviate some of these disparities. However, Filipino American women have had historically low mammogram adherence rates. What this study validated is that a referral from a healthcare professional is most determinative of mammogram adherence. This study provides a basis for health policy to be directed towards encouraging, monitoring and incentivizing healthcare professions to promote cancer screening."--Abstract from author supplied metadata
Download or read book Early Cancer Detection for Filipino American Women written by Magelende R. McBride and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this research is to develop a comprehensive program of interventions designed to increase early breast cancer detection among Filipino American women. This population has been showed to have high rates of late stage breast and cervical cancer. The first step toward increased early detection is identification and measurement of population characteristics related to screening practices and prospective efforts to improve screening rates. A multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team designed and conducted a random telephone survey with a representative sample of 875 Filipino American women in 12 Northern California counties. A Census Tract based random digit dialing (RDD) method was used (using tracts with at least 8% Filipinos, based on 1990 Census). The sample included: 191 women 65+, 225 aged 50-64, 459 aged 20-49. A questionnaire was developed in three Filipino languages and English. The instrument is based on formative research, a pilot test, and other pre-testing. Preliminary analysis showed that mammography rates varied by age, language use, and insurance status. In particular, those who were elderly, less acculturated, or lacked insurance were less likely to be screened. The product of our findings will be a community-based intervention plan and application for a controlled trial to evaluate proposed interventions.
Download or read book Early Cancer Detection for Filipino American Women written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this research is to develop a comprehensive program of interventions designed to increase early breast cancer detection among Filipino American women. Data for the San Francisco Bay Area show high rates of late stage breast cancer in this population. The first step toward increased early detection is identification and measurement of population characteristics related to screening practices and prospective efforts to improve screening rates.
Download or read book Breast Cancer Screening Knowledge Attitudes and Practices Among Filipino Women written by Elizabeth Dario Jequinto and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Influence of Acculturation and Health Beliefs on Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors Among Vietnamese American Women Living in Florida written by Kim Loan Thi Nguyen and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Health Beliefs and Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors of Women Religious in America written by Linda M. Thiel and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviors of African American Women regarding Breast Cancer Screening written by Lilian Uwuseba and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Knowledge Attitudes and Behavior of Immigrant Asian American Women Ages 40 and Older Regarding Breast Cancer and Mammography Screening written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Characterization of Family Health written by Susan Kay Hoppough and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Behaviors and Views of Three Arab American Women Subgroupsregarding Breast Cancer Screening written by Manal H. Alatrash and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social Network Characteristics and Breast Cancer Screening Behavior in Vietnamese American Women written by Minh-Tram Gem Le and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Effects of Cultural and Linguistic Differences in Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors Among Elderly Latina Women written by Rafaela Ortega and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This study examined the cultural and linguistic differences in breast cancer screening behaviors among the aging Hispanic/Latino female population. This study was conducted using data relating to breast cancer screening behaviors among women in the 2009 California Health Interview Survey: Older Adult Survey. Results revealed that age and visiting a doctor within the past 12 months had significant associations with mammography utilization amongst Latina women. This study further found that there were significant relationships between income, country of birth, language spoken at home, usual source of care, and having a doctor examine breasts for breast cancer.
Download or read book Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Patterns Among Rural Hispanic and American Indian Women in Arizona written by Thomas Nuño and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast and cervical cancer disparities among Hispanic and American Indian women are a significant public health problem. Breast cancer is the most common neoplasm among Hispanic women. Cervical cancer has a higher incidence and mortality among Hispanic women compared to non-Hispanic White women. Breast cancer detection often comes late for American Indian women and breast cancer survival for this population is relatively poor. Hispanic and American Indian women who reside in rural areas of Arizona are especially at-risk of non-participation in breast and cervical cancer screening programs. This dissertation utilized data from two sources: a health-education intervention trial designed to increase mammography screening among women living in a rural area along the U.S.-Mexico border of Arizona and survey data from multiple years of the Arizona Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS) focusing on breast and cervical cancer screening self-reported behaviors. The purpose of the dissertation research was to identify factors associated with cancer screening behaviors among Hispanic and American Indian women that reside in rural Arizona settings. Hispanic women who participated in the 'promotora'-based educational intervention program were more likely to report receiving a mammogram at the followup compared to women who did not participate in the program. Results from both the baseline community survey and the BRFS showed that Hispanic women who received prior recommendations from a clinician to get both mammography and Pap smear were more likely to report they received a mammogram within the past year and a Pap smear within the past three years. Rural Hispanic and American Indian women reported lower rates of ever having had breast and cervical cancer screening compared to their urban counterparts. Breast and cervical cancer screening use in these populations can potentially be increased with at least two strategies. First, clinician recommendation of both mammograms and Pap smears and opportunistic screening during regular clinic visits may increase breast and cervical cancer screening coverage. Secondly, culturally-appropriate interventions that utilize 'promotoras' or lay health advisors could increase screening rates. In conclusion, Hispanic and American Indian women that reside in rural areas of Arizona, whether throughout the State or along the U.S.-Mexico border, are two underserved populations in Arizona with low rates of breast and cervical cancer screening that need to be addressed in order to reduce the burden of cancer in these populations.
Download or read book Breast Imaging written by E. D. Pisano and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title of this work, Breast Imaging, reflects the intellectual expansion of the field that previously was limited to standard mammography. NMR, Sestimibi scanning, EPR, and optical imaging are all adding to the richness of approaches directed at the early detection of breast cancer. These approaches put us in the enviable position of asking which technologies are the most specific (not just the most sensitive), and which are the most cost effective (and not simply most useful). This book, edited by Dr Etta Pisano, discusses the key questions and discoveries in breast imaging through a series of essays.
Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Women s Cancers written by Suzanne Lockwood and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2009 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Issues in Women's Cancers addresses the incidence, prevalence, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of cancers specific to women—in particular, gynecological cancers. This new resource provides nurses with a comprehensive, up to date, ready reference that will enhance their clinical practice, and help them treat their patients amidst not only the changing healthcare system in US, but also the changing ways in which cancer is diagnosed and treated. Expert authors, all member of the SGNO, offer their expertise in exploring the psychological issues associated with having cancer, and offer insight on providing assistance and resources to the individuals and families facing this disease. Every health care provider who uses this text will grow and expand their knowledge, their care and their service to their patients
