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The impact of family history of breast cancer on knowledge, attitudes, and early detection practices of Mexican women along the Mexico-US border.
Journal of immigrant and minority health - 1 Oct 2011
Bird Yelena, Banegas Matthew P, Moraros John, King Sasha, Prapasiri Surasri, Thompson Beti
Abstract excerpt
Rates of breast cancer (BC) have increased in Mexico, with the highest incidence and mortality rates observed in the northern Mexican states. This study aimed to describe the BC knowledge, attitudes and screening practices among Mexican women with and without a family history of BC residing along the Mexico-US border, and identify factors associated with screening behaviors. One hundred and twenty eight Mexican...
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