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 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 Screening Among Filipino American Women written by Luzviminda Vertucio and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 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 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 Asian American Women written by Lora Jo Foo and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian American Women: Issues, Concerns, and Responsive Human and Civil Rights Advocacy reveals the struggles of Asian American women at the bottom of the socio-economic ladder where hunger, illness, homelessness, sweatshop labor, exposure to hazardous chemicals and even involuntary servitude are everyday realities. Asian American women of all socio-economic classes suffer from domestic violence whose root causes stem from the particular forms of patriarchy that exist in Asian cultures. Their health and lives are endangered due to prevalent but wrong stereotypes about Asian women. The model minority myth hides the appalling level of human and civil rights violations against Asian American women. The lack of research or the lumping together of the over 24 subgroups of Asian Americans into a homogeneous whole misleads the public as to the extent of injustices inflicted on Asian American women. The book captures their suffering and also the fighting spirit of Asian American women who have waged social and economic justice campaigns and founded organizations to right the wrongs against them. The book is a call to action to Asian Americans, policy makers, civil rights organizations and the philanthropic community to support Asian American women in their struggles to advance their social justice agenda.
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Download or read book Fulfilling the Potential of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-06-07 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer ranks second only to heart disease as a leading cause of death in the United States, making it a tremendous burden in years of life lost, patient suffering, and economic costs. Fulfilling the Potential for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection reviews the proof that we can dramatically reduce cancer rates. The National Cancer Policy Board, part of the Institute of Medicine, outlines a national strategy to realize the promise of cancer prevention and early detection, including specific and wide-ranging recommendations. Offering a wealth of information and directly addressing major controversies, the book includes: A detailed look at how significantly cancer could be reduced through lifestyle changes, evaluating approaches used to alter eating, smoking, and exercise habits. An analysis of the intuitive notion that screening for cancer leads to improved health outcomes, including a discussion of screening methods, potential risks, and current recommendations. An examination of cancer prevention and control opportunities in primary health care delivery settings, including a review of interventions aimed at improving provider performance. Reviews of professional education and training programs, research trends and opportunities, and federal programs that support cancer prevention and early detection. This in-depth volume will be of interest to policy analysts, cancer and public health specialists, health care administrators and providers, researchers, insurers, medical journalists, and patient advocates.
Download or read book Asian American and Pacific Islander Journal of Health written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The SAGE Encyclopedia of Filipina x o American Studies written by Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 2037 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filipino Americans are one of the three largest Asian American groups in the United States and the second largest immigrant population in the country. Yet within the field of Asian American Studies, Filipino American history and culture have received comparatively less attention than have other ethnic groups. Over the past twenty years, however, Filipino American scholars across various disciplines have published numerous books and research articles, as a way of addressing their unique concerns and experiences as an ethnic group. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Filipina/x/o American Studies, the first on the topic of Filipino American Studies, offers a comprehensive survey of an emerging field, focusing on the Filipino diaspora in the United States as well as highlighting issues facing immigrant groups in general. It covers a broad range of topics and disciplines including activism and education, arts and humanities, health, history and historical figures, immigration, psychology, regional trends, and sociology and social issues.
Download or read book Breast and Gynecological Cancers written by Mahesh K. Shetty and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Low- and middle-income countries have seen a dramatic rise in the incidence of breast and gynecological cancers in the past decade. Organized cancer screening programs are not widely available in developing countries, leading to disproportionately higher mortality rates compared to those in the developed world. This book addresses cost-effective strategies for implementing programs aimed at screening for the early detection of breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. A well woman clinic concept providing such services as part of women’s health examinations is proposed, aiming to ensure patient compliance by limiting clinic visits required for initial testing and diagnosis of screen positive cases.
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 Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health written by Ross C. Brownson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive work in D&I research -- now completely updated and expanded The application of scientific research to the creation of evidence-based policies is a science unto itself -- and one that is never easy. Dissemination and implementation research (D&I) is the study of how scientific advances can be implemented into everyday life, and understanding how it works has never been more important for students and professionals across the scientific, academic, and governmental communities. Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health is a practical guide to making research more consequential, a collection assembled and written by today's leading D&I researchers. Readers of this book are taught to: � Evaluate the evidence base in an effective intervention � Choose a strategy that produces the greatest impact � Design an appropriate and effectual study � Track essential outcomes � Account for the barriers to uptake in communities, social service agencies, and health care facilities The challenges to moving research into practice are universal, and they're complicated by the current landscape's reliance on partnerships and multi-center research. In this light, Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health is nothing less than a roadmap to effecting change in the sciences. It will have broad utility to researchers and practitioners in epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral science, economics, medicine, social work, psychology, and anthropology -- both today and in our slightly better future.
Download or read book Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1666 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 A Breast Cancer Resource Guide for Minority Women written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
