Download or read book The Breast Health of Church going African American Women written by Corine Toomer and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 40,000 women died of breast cancer last year in the United States each year. Even though the incidence of breast cancer is lower in African American women than Caucasian women, the mortality is 30% higher. There are a number of factors which have been discussed in the literature that often attribute this statistic to factors such as access, religiosity, and biology; while these factors are valid, much of the literature has examined African American woman in comparatively small numbers as well as of lower socioeconomic and educational status. Further, the theoretical framework in the majority of the literature has been solely the Health Belief Model. I contend that experiences with health care professionals, cultural influences, and religiosity play an important role in the breast health decisions that African American women make. In recognition of the complexity of the lives of African American women, this research includes Black Feminist theory framework to highlight the narrative of 44 African American women; age 30-50 that are highly educated, have access to health care and screening, and are religious. The findings of this research were as follows: women were influenced by their experiences with health care professionals; in addition, cultural factors also played an important role in the breast health decisions. In spite of the potentially negative impact noted in literature, generally these women have increased their level of knowledge relating to their breast health. At the same time, they have positioned their religiosity/spirituality as a useful resource, used in conjunction with science based recommendations. These women have exhibited a high level of agency and independence in making their "optimal" breast health decisions. While the church continues to be a valuable source of strength in the African American community, women must seek strong and transparent relationships with their primary physicians so that accurate medical information can be acquired. Though myths and misinformation continue as well as the fact that there are too many failures in the management of the breast health of African American women, there are many successes, survivors and healings to be celebrated. These stories must be told as well.

Download or read book African American Women and Their Breast Health A Communication Study written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the number of Americans diagnosed with cancer increases each year, researchers focus on methods to increase cancer awareness. This current study focuses on African American women and the growing need to study breast health communication to increase breast health awareness. Currently African American women experience a higher death rate from breast cancer compared to their white counterparts. According to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Facts and Figures for African Americans Report published in 2007, African American women are 77% likely to survive five years after a breast cancer diagnosis as compared to 90% of their white counterparts. Among the factors that contribute to this disparity include socioeconomics and fear of breast cancer. The researcher has discovered a communication model that is not hindered by the aforementioned factors and allows ideal breast health messages to be disseminated among African American women. The communication model was created from the decentralization and centralization processes of the diffusion of innovation model, which allows for the use of interpersonal communication. The study found that interpersonal communication produces change and builds trust and respect. The researcher anticipates that future researchers will reproduce this model in other areas to tailor to specific health communication needs.

Download or read book Black Women and Breast Cancer written by Elizabeth A. Williams and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-11-16 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian theology at its core is a story about someone being in trouble. In response to this trouble, the triune God intervenes. God identifies with those in trouble, walking with them through the experience. Yet, the God of Christian theology goes a step further. God prevails over trouble. God is an overcomer. Black women with breast cancer identify with this God. They also see themselves in this theological narrative. They see themselves in the midst of troubles, troubles like racism, poverty and environmental exposures that create the disease affecting their bodies. They see the troubles of breast cancer, their biological disposition towards more aggressive cancers, later stage diagnoses, poorer prognoses, diminished quality of care and worse outcomes. Black women also palpably feel the troubles breast cancer brings like fear, physical disfigurement, social isolation, being stereotyped for treatment decisions, abandonment and even death. Black women feel the myriad troubles breast cancer brings. But, Black women also know God in their troubles. They know an active God who identifies with and prioritizes their needs. They know this God, through scripture and experience, as God who puts them front and center. And because they know God as an overcomer and creative force, they know themselves as overcomers. For with God, their troubles do not last always. Black women with breast cancer construct a cultural theology of breast cancer out of knowing God. Borne out of experiences of the Black Church, womanist theology and their intersectional identities of race, class and gender, this theological investigation, informed by anthropology, examines how Black women construct an ontology of who God is and how God operates and gain a God consciousness that shapes their response to the disease. Using pain, faith and testimony as tools to struggle against breast cancer Black survivors’ theology transforms them from victims of breast cancer to change agents. Out of their lives as survivors comes a theology of complex hope- one cognizant of Black women’s breast cancer disparities, yet oriented towards Black women’s achievement of health in the present and the future– a sufficient hope to sustain Black women through it all.

Download or read book Mammography Saves Lives written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Health Beliefs of African American Females in a Community Church Concerning Breast Screening written by Marva Doreen Mahone and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Health and Wellness Ministry in the African American Church written by Edwin H. Hamilton and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edwin H. Hamilton, M.D., D.Min., writes this provocative book introducing and establishing throughout the Black Church a program of Preventive Health Education through a Health and Wellness Ministry. Riggins R. Earl, Jr., Ph.D., noted theologian/philosopher, writes an insightful introduction based on Booker T. Washington?s teachings.The prevailing spiritual thought embodies I Corinthians 6:19: ?Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit??A three-part Model-in-Ministry design comprises the Minister of Health and Wellness?Preventive Health Education and Community Health Outreach. These are explained for Health Ministers and laity alike. The ministry?s theological foundation is presented succinctly. The planning of the Ministry and The Community Health Fair is clearly explained. The summary and conclusions give precise points regarding the ministry. Empowering course outlines for the Health and Wellness Ministry give concise pathways for any church to use for Health Ministry establishment. A chapter on Water and two of the author?s sermons from the Hampton University Ministers? Conference are included in this new edition.

Download or read book The Influence of Culture on the Breast Health of African American Women written by Pamela Lafon Adams and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Breast Cancer Among Older African American Women written by Myra Michelle DeBose and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Speaking of Health written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-12-11 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are what we eat. That old expression seems particularly poignant every time we have our blood drawn for a routine physical to check our cholesterol levels. And, it's not just what we eat that affects our health. Whole ranges of behaviors ultimately make a difference in how we feel and how we maintain our health. Lifestyle choices have enormous impact on our health and well being. But, how do we communicate the language of good health so that it is uniformly received-and accepted-by people from different cultures and backgrounds? Take, for example, the case of a 66 year old Latina. She has been told by her doctor that she should have a mammogram. But her sense of fatalism tells her that it is better not to know if anything is wrong. To know that something is wrong will cause her distress and this may well lead to even more health problems. Before she leaves her doctor's office she has decided not to have a mammogram-that is until her doctor points out that having a mammogram is a way to take care of herself so that she can continue to take care of her family. In this way, the decision to have a mammogram feels like a positive step. Public health communicators and health professionals face dilemmas like this every day. Speaking of Health looks at the challenges of delivering important messages to different audiences. Using case studies in the areas of diabetes, mammography, and mass communication campaigns, it examines the ways in which messages must be adapted to the unique informational needs of their audiences if they are to have any real impact. Speaking of Health looks at basic theories of communication and behavior change and focuses on where they apply and where they don't. By suggesting creative strategies and guidelines for speaking to diverse audiences now and in the future, the Institute of Medicine seeks to take health communication into the 21st century. In an age where we are inundated by multiple messages every day, this book will be a critical tool for all who are interested in communicating with diverse communities about health issues.

Download or read book Health Communication and Breast Cancer among Black Women written by Annette D. Madlock and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Communication and Breast Cancer among Black Women: Culture, Identity, Spirituality, and Strength addresses how the discourse of strength constructs the identity of Black women even during times of chronic illness through the lens of Black feminist thought and womanist ideology. In doing so, Madlock Gatison explores how the narratives surrounding pink ribbon awareness and survivorship culture, religion and spirituality, and the myth of the strong Black woman impact Black female breast cancer survivors’ self-perceptions, views others had of them, and their ability to express their needs and concerns including those involving their healthcare. This book will be of interest to scholars of public health, health communication, and sociology.

Download or read book Breast Cancer in African American Women an Educational Intervention written by Jesslyn Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key words: Breast cancer; African American; women; health disparities; mammogram; mammography; evidence-based project; educational intervention; culturally appropriate; community health; church; disparities; spirituality; knowledge deficit; mortality

Download or read book The Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of African American Women and Men in Relation to Breast Health written by Dionne Danielle Thorne and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Health Ethnicity and Well Being written by Penelope J. Kinsey, PhD (Editor) and D and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013 with total page 406 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 Development Implementation and Evaluation of a Culturally Appropriate Educational Prgram for African American Women about the Importance of Mammograms written by Dolly Griggs and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the American Cancer Society (2004), breast cancer is the most common malignancy (other than lung cancer), and ranks second among causes of cancer death among African-American women. Mortality rates are attributed to increased poverty among African Americans, differences in cultural beliefs, and a lack of access to medical care. Getting women in earlier for first time screening and annual mammograms is imperative. This research utilization project took place in Harnett County, North Carolina, at Cutts Baptist Church. The purpose of this research utilization project was to develop and implement an educational program for African-American women about the importance of mammograms for members of Cutts Baptist church. Women who participated in the project were encouraged to have mammography screenings. Participants completed a mammogram pre-questionnaire prior to the educational program and a mammogram post-questionnaire one week after the educational program to determine mammogram compliance, mammogram facilities used, motivational factors and inhibiting factors reported by the attendees. Eight of the twelve women reported they had already had a mammogram since the session or had one scheduled for the near future. The mean score on the pre-test Breast Cancer Knowledge Test (BCKT) was 55% pre-education, and increased to 85% after the educational session. Respondents all reported that thay enjoyed the comfortable familiar church atmosphere, the convenience of the location, tthe information gained from the session, and the realization that regular screening can help protect them for undetected brast cancer.

Download or read book Black Women s Breast Health Beliefs and Practices written by Laurie Sue Yoder and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Spirituality Based Intervention for African American Women with Breast Cancer Addendum written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because social support has been shown to have value in decreasing morbidity and possibly in increasing length of survival in cancer patients, the objective of the study are: 1) to utilize a network of oncology services, churches, and community organizations to recruit African American women diagnosed with breast cancer for project participation; 2) to implement the spiritual-based intervention; 3) to assess the efficacy of the intervention to positively impact treatment-related outcomes; and 4) to refine the intervention for broader dissemination. The intervention involves and experimental/control group design approach. The experimental support group (Intervention group) will receive the Spiritual-based support intervention. There will be two control groups; control group A will include participants in a traditional support group model and control group B will include individuals who receive the standard care consisting of no additional structured support. An Advisory Committee comprised of breast cancer survivors and local clergy will provide guidance to project implementation. Data will be gathered through a pre-test at baseline (TI), a post test at the conclusion of the 7 months intervention (T2), and at a three month follow up at the end of the support group sessions (T3).

Download or read book Increasing Breast Cancer Self awareness and Screening in a Vulnerable Population Through Faith based Community Outreach written by Lauren J. Carpenter and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer is one of the leading cancer diagnoses for women in the United States. Certain vulnerable populations are at an increased risk for breast cancer mortality, including homeless and African American women. Providing healthcare navigation, cancer education, and connecting with faith-based communities has shown to increase cancer screening rates and knowledge in these vulnerable populations. The purpose of this QI project was to provide breast cancer screening education and access to care with the goal of increasing breast cancer screening rates and breast self-awareness among at-risk women in a midwestern Michigan community attending faith-based organizations. The project was implemented at three different faith-based communities, including a community soup kitchen serving homeless people and two predominantly African American churches. An educational presentation was created to deliver tailored breast cancer information. Participants were also provided the opportunity to be enrolled for a free mammogram. The intervention was delivered virtually via a PowerPoint presentation on a secure zoom session. Enrollment forms were provided for eligible participants to be screened with a mammogram. Participant's attitudes, knowledge, and confidence towards breast cancer screening were measured before and after the intervention with surveys. A statistically significant increase in participant's knowledge regarding breast cancer screening was found among the 15 total participants. This project demonstrates that education in conjunction with faith-based communities can increase breast cancer knowledge and screening in vulnerable populations to reduce breast cancer mortality.