Download or read book An Intervention Study on Screening for Breast Cancer Among Single African American Women Aged 65 and Older written by Kangmin Zhu and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past year was the second year of our intervention study that aims to improve the breast screening behavior among single (windowed, divorced, separated or never-married) African-American women ages 65 and older. During the period, we successfully (1) finished pre-intervention interviews with a high participation rate of eligible women, (2) finished interventions on the study subjects in the intervention group, (3) mailed intervention materials to significant others of the women in the intervention group, (4) did preparatory work for post-intervention interviews, (5) cleaned, edited, and analyzed pre-intervention data and (6) had some re-intervention results which will be presented at a scientific meeting. We are currently conducting post-intervention interviews. Our research team members and lay health educators ave done an outstanding job to reach the goal described in the statement of work.

Download or read book Cancer Prevention and Control Research Manpower Development written by Samuel J. Shacks and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary aim of this project in year two was to complete the recruitment of six post-doctoral graduates. Sherry Crump. MD. MPH. Mosunmola George-Taylor. MS. Anthony Highshaw. MD. Vanessa Parker. Ph. D. Ling Wu, Ph. D. and Kangman Zhu. MD. Ph. D. were recruited. Dr. Crump is being mentored by Beverly Taylor. MD at Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. George-Taylor is being mentored by Linda Pederson. Ph. D. of Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Parker is working with Patricia Matthews-Juarez. Ph. D. and Samuel Shacks. Ph. D. MD at Drew University. Dr. Wu is working with Kofi Semenya. Ph. D. of Meharry Medical College. Dr. Zhu is being mentored by Robert Levine, MD of Meharry Medical College. Curriculum vitae's of fellows and their mentors are in appendix A. The fellows have made excellent progress during year two. Dr. Zhu received funding for two grants and prepared three articles. Two have been accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Crump submitted a proposal for extramural funding and is preparing an article for publication. Dr. George-Taylor is working on a research project about electromagnetic exposure and breast cancer. Dr. Parker submitted a proposal for extramural funding and is preparing several articles for publication. Dr. Wu is developing a research project on risk factors of breast cancer. Dr. High resigned his fellowship in order to conduct prostate cancer research project at another institution.

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 2003-05-07 with total page 564 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 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 Barriers to Early Detection of Breast Cancer Among African American Females Over Age of 55 written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploratory study was conducted in which 25 African-American female breast cancer survivors were interviewed. The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify barriers to early detection of breast cancer among African-American females over the age of 55. It was designed to result in the articulation of hypotheses for further study. The literature review confirmed that there are disparities in rates of early diagnosis of breast cancer among African-American women between the ages of 55 and %O. Based on the findings from the literature review, a semi-structured interview protocol was developed to explore beliefs and practices around breast cancer and breast cancer screening among a small sample of up to 25 African-American breast cancer survivors over the age of 55. For most of them, breast cancer was detected and treated during its early stage. There was a sense among them that breast cancer was not something that the women expected to encounter, even for those with family histories of the disease. Emerging from these 25 interviews were several interesting issues for future research, one of which was relating to spirituality.

Download or read book Health Disparities with Mammogram and Pap Test Utilization Among Low Income African American Women written by Aarathi Kallur and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black women and other minority women have high mortality rates from breast cancer and cervical cancer. Mortality from both of these cancers are highly preventable through routine mammograms, which are x-rays of breast tissue, and Pap smear tests, which study the cells in the cervix. Both of these tests can detect cancerous cells before the cancer progresses to later stages, and detecting cancer early can give a patient the best chance for survival. If cancer is caught in the later stages, then there is a lower chance for survival and higher treatment costs (World Health Organization, 2023). A systemic literature review and quantitative analysis was done to understand the various factors that affect the utilization of these preventative tests. The purpose of this study is to analyze the utilization rates of mammograms and Pap smear tests among low-income Black women and other minority women. The study also aims to identify some of the factors that are associated with utilization rates such as education, income, and insurance status. The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data from 2018 was used to observe the different rates of utilization among white, African American, Asian, Indigenous, Hispanic, and mixed-race women of various age groups. The utilization was also broken down into race and then further into education level, income level, and insurance status. A linear regression analysis was done to look at the correlation between race and insurance status, education, and income. The results showed that mammogram utilization among Black women 40 years old and older was 42.37%. Mammogram utilization was lower for those in poor, near-poor, and low-income categories, whereas Black women aged 65 and older those with Medicare and private insurance had the highest utilization. Pap smear utilization among Black women from ages 21 to 64 was 49.45%. The near-poor category had the lowest utilization of Pap smears. The results indicate that income and insurance status have a significant impact on the utilization of these preventative tests among minority women. However, further research must be done to better understand the policy implications of these barriers in order to increase utilization.

Download or read book The Effects of Physician Race and Intervention Style on Encouraging Breast Cancer Screening Among African American Women written by LaShonda Yvette Miller Smith and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Differences in Breast Cancer Knowledge Attitudes and Screening Practices Among Older Black and White Women written by Linda A. Mayne and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Increasing Breast Cancer Surveillance Among African American Breast Cancer Survivors written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer survivors are at elevated risk for developing a new breast cancer compared to healthy women, and are at considerable risk for breast cancer recurrence. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, survivors should undergo careful breast cancer surveillance including annual mammography and breast self-exam. However, studies indicate that breast cancer surveillance among African American survivors, particularly mammography, is low, especially given the higher risk of survivors as a group. The promotion of breast cancer surveillance among African American survivors is an area that deserves special attention as cancers detected early are more treatable. One promising strategy is the adaptation of a peer-led intervention developed to increase screening among healthy African American women. The objectives of the current study are: 1) to evaluate the impact of a peer-led intervention on breast cancer surveillance intention and adherence among African American breast cancer survivors through a randomized controlled trial; and 2) to investigate the mediational pathways through which the peer-led intervention impacts surveillance intention and adherence.

Download or read book Knowledge of Breast Cancer and the Use of Mammography Screening Among African American Women written by Tania Zuniga and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among African American (AA) women. While breast cancer is most prevalent in Caucasian women, AA women have a higher rate of mortality and are more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage. AA women tend to have decreased access to quality care and may receive health care services at lower resourced facilities. They are also less likely to adhere to the recommended breast cancer screening guidelines and lack timely follow-up for abnormal findings. Due to these disparities, early detection and breast cancer screening through mammography are critical for African American women. This grant-supported research proposal is to study AA women's levels of knowledge and self-efficacy regarding the breast cancer screening practice of mammography. Understanding the impact of these variables can help predict screening behavior and health promotion outcomes among this group of women.

Download or read book Mammography and Beyond written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-06-04 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: X-ray mammography screening is the current mainstay for early breast cancer detection. It has been proven to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage and to reduce the number of women dying from the disease. However, it has a number of limitations. These current limitations in early breast cancer detection technology are driving a surge of new technological developments, from modifications of x-ray mammography such as computer programs that can indicate suspicious areas, to newer methods of detection such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or biochemical tests on breast fluids. To explore the merits and drawbacks of these new breast cancer detection techniques, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences convened a committee of experts. During its year of operation, the committee examined the peer-reviewed literature, consulted with other experts in the field, and held two public workshops. In addition to identifying promising new technologies for early detection, the committee explored potential barriers that might prevent the development of new detection methods and their common usage. Such barriers could include lack of funding from agencies that support research and lack of investment in the commercial sector; complicated, inconsistent, or unpredictable federal regulations; inadequate insurance reimbursement; and limited access to or unacceptability of breast cancer detection technology for women and their doctors. Based on the findings of their study, the committee prepared a report entitled Mammography and Beyond: Developing Technology for Early Detection of Breast Cancer, which was published in the spring of 2001. This is a non-technical summary of that report.

Download or read book The Effects of Social Networks on African American Women s Use of Mammography Screening written by Marla Verell Jones and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research project analyzes the relationship between demographic characteristics and social networks of African-American women and their utilization of mammography screening. The concept social network and the Boissevain Model are used to describe and explain the structure of personal networks and interaction patterns in social relationships among African-American women. The primary focus of this study is qualitative research; however, quantitative analysis is used as a supplement to provide comparative descriptive analysis of about white and African-American women who reside in Boone County, Missouri. Quantitative analysis is based on secondary measures from the Boone County Health Report Card Project. Qualitative data collection and analysis was used to understand the influence of social networks on mammography screening. The goal of this research is to understand the cultural meanings and processes that shape breast cancer screening behavior of older African-American women. The cases selected are women over 40 years of age who attend Walnut Church in Columbia, Missouri. Face to Face interviews were conducted with 20 participants. The respondents answered approximately 50 questions in 30 minutes. The results suggest that several factors contribute to African-American women participating in mammography screening services.

Download or read book Breast Cancer Screening written by Nehmat Houssami and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast Cancer Screening: Making Sense of Complex and Evolving Evidence covers broad aspects of breast cancer screening specifically focusing on current evidence, emerging evidence, and issues that will be critical for future breast screening practice such as tailored screening and shared decision-making in breast screening. The scope of the book is relevant to a global audience. This book provides balanced perspectives on this increasingly controversial topic, using scientific evidence to explain the evolution of knowledge relating to breast cancer screening. Breast Cancer Screening covers the key points related to this debate including the context of increasingly complex and conflicting evidence, divergent opinions on the benefits and harms of breast screening, and variability in screening practice and outcomes across settings around the world.

Download or read book Mammography Screening Among African American Women With a Family History of Breast Cancer written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 130 AND 136 African-American Women with and without a family history, respectively, were given educational brochures that framed messages about mammography as gains (i.e., how a woman benefits by getting mammograms), losses (i.e., the costs of not getting mammograms), or as neither (control), to assess their effects on intentions to get mammograms and screening. At three and seven month post-intervention follow-ups, message framing did not affect intentions or mammography screening. The majority of women in both groups were on schedule (e.g.,> 68%). Nor did the educational brochures affect knowledge of breast cancer risk factors, perceptions of risk, or concerns about getting breast cancer. Though well-received, the lack of significant findings is likely due to failure of the gain, loss, and control brochures to be viewed as intended. Women with a family history consistently expressed higher perceptions of risk and breast cancer concerns than women without a family history. Moreover, both groups expressed equally favorable attitudes towards mammography screening. Overall, knowledge of breast cancer risk factors was poor and did not improve. These results suggest that continued efforts are needed to create persuasively framed messages as well as education materials targeting African-American women with and without a family history of breast cancer.

Download or read book An Exploratory Study of Mammography Screening and Breast Cancer Health Beliefs Among African American Women Living in Urbana Champaign written by Karyn Audrea Ramsey and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Culturally Based Intervention for Breast Cancer in Rural African Americans written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this project is to develop methods to encourage earlier detection of breast cancer in rural African Americans. Our focus is on cultural and psychosocial beliefs that contribute to patient delay in seeking treatment of the symptoms of breast cancer. For the intervention phase, educational programs featuring a documentary video, public service announcements, and culturally sensitive brochures have been presented to over 1700 people in Pitt County. A separate component of the intervention involved distributing breast cancer educational packets to older female relatives of patients who visited their OB/GYN physicians and to women who were waiting for relatives in the emergency department. This older group is facing greater risk, yet may not be receiving regular breast screening. The next phase of the project will involve post-intervention surveys of women in both Pitt and Wilson Counties.

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.