Article
The impact of a family history of breast cancer on screening practices and attitudes in low-income, rural, African American women.
Journal of women's health (2002) - 1 Oct 2003
West Delia Smith, Greene Paul G, Kratt Polly P, Pulley Leavonne, Weiss Heidi L, Siegfried Nicole, Gore Stacy A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Women with a family history of breast cancer are at increased risk for developing cancer and, therefore, might be expected to engage in early detection practices more actively than women without a family history. Alternatively, women with a family history may avoid thinking about cancer and have attitudes and practices that do not promote early detection. METHODS: This study examined breast cancer...
Topics
- Black or African American
- Aged
- Alabama
- Black People
- Breast Neoplasms
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Humans
- Interviews as Topic
- Mammography
- Patient Acceptance of Health Care
- Poverty