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Geographic Variation and Factors Associated with Breast Cancer Screening in India Using a Spatial Durbin Approach. SPATIAL DEMOGRAPHY 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s40980-023-00114-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Harper DM, Sen A, Tariq M, Khoury CE, Haro EK, Alman E, Patel MR, Resnicow K. Concordant physician-patient characteristics lose importance for Arab American women and their healthcare- cross-sectional study. LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. AMERICAS 2022; 10:100225. [PMID: 35765541 PMCID: PMC9236211 DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2022.100225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Arab American women have preferred women physicians of their own culture in the past. The primary aim of this study is to determine the current influence of religion/culture among MENA women and their preferences for physicians of same sex, culture, and religion on the avoidance and uncomfortableness of routine and women's health exams. Methods A cross sectional community survey including religiosity and the importance of physician matched sex, culture, and religion was completed. Outcome measures were avoidance of a routine physical exam, or a women's health exam because of religious/cultural issues; and the uncomfortableness of the women's health exam. Linear regression modeling was used to evaluate the association between outcomes and potential predictors, with significance assessed using a bootstrap method. Findings The responses of 97 MENA women 30-65 years old showed that MENA women agreed that they would avoid routine health exams because of religious/cultural issues if their physician was of the same religion or culture as they were (p < 0.001, p < 0.05, respectively) or they had less education (p < 0.05). MENA women also avoided women's health exams due to religious/cultural issues if her physician was of the same religion as she (p < 0.01). Interpretation MENA women 30-65 years old may no longer be bound to a female physician of their same religion/culture for their health exams.
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- Diane M Harper
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, 1018 Fuller Street, MI 48104, USA,Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Department of Women’s Studies, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Corresponding author at: Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, 1018 Fuller Street, Ann Arbor MI 48105, USA. (D.M. Harper)
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, 1018 Fuller Street, MI 48104, USA,School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), Dearborn, MI, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, 1018 Fuller Street, MI 48104, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, 1018 Fuller Street, MI 48104, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, 1018 Fuller Street, MI 48104, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior & Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Outreach and Health Disparities Research, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Center for Health Communications Research, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Afaya A, Seidu AA, Sang S, Yakong VN, Afaya RA, Shin J, Ahinkorah BO. Mapping evidence on knowledge of breast cancer screening and its uptake among women in Ghana: a scoping review. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:526. [PMID: 35443647 PMCID: PMC9022278 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07775-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Female breast cancer is currently the most commonly diagnosed cancer globally with an estimated 2.3 million new cases in 2020. Due to its rising frequency and high mortality rate in both high- and low-income countries, breast cancer has become a global public health issue. This review sought to map literature to present evidence on knowledge of breast cancer screening and its uptake among women in Ghana. METHODS Five databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and EMBASE) were searched to identify relevant published studies between January 2012 and August 2021 on knowledge of breast cancer screening and its uptake among women. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews and the six-stage model by Arksey and O'Malley were used to select and report findings. RESULTS Of the 65 articles retrieved, 14 records were included for synthesis. The review revealed varied knowledge levels and practices of breast cancer screening among women across a few regions in Ghana. The knowledge level of women on breast cancer screening was high, especially in breast cancer screening practice. Breast cancer screening practice among women was observed to be low and the most identified barriers were lack of technique to practice breast self-examination, having no breast problem, lack of awareness of breast cancer screening, and not having breast cancer risk. The results further showed that good knowledge of breast cancer screening, higher educational level, increasing age, physician recommendation, and household monthly income were enabling factors for breast cancer screening uptake. CONCLUSION This review showed varied discrepancies in breast cancer screening uptake across the regions in Ghana. Despite the benefits of breast cancer screening, the utilization of the screening methods across the regions is very low due to some varied barriers from the different regions. To increase the uptake of breast cancer screening, health workers could employ various strategies such as community education and sensitization on the importance of breast cancer screening.
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- Agani Afaya
- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Douglas, Australia.
- Faculty of Built and Natural Environment, Department of Estate Management, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi, Ghana.
- Centre for Gender and Advocacy, Takoradi Technical University, P.O.Box 256, Takoradi, Ghana.
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery and Women's Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Using the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change to Explain the Correlates of Mammography Screening among Asian American Women. PHARMACY 2021; 9:pharmacy9030126. [PMID: 34287360 PMCID: PMC8293343 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy9030126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Globally, breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women. The incidence of breast cancer has been growing among Asian American women. Mammography is a screening procedure that provides early diagnosis for the timely treatment to reduce premature mortality due to breast cancer. However, there are no national data available that summarize the rates of mammography screening among Asian American women. Some small-scale studies have reported low rates of mammography uptake among Asian American women. This cross-sectional study utilized the fourth-generation, multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change to explain the correlates of mammography screening among Asian American women between the ages of 45–54 years. A 44-item instrument was evaluated for face, content, and construct validity (using structural equation modeling) and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha) and administered electronically to a nationally representative sample of Asian American women (n = 374). The study found that Asian American women who have had received mammograms in the past 12 months as per recommendations, all three constructs of MTM, namely, participatory dialogue (β = 0.156, p < 0.05), behavioral confidence (β = 0.236, p < 0.001), and changes in the physical environment (β = 0.426, p < 0.001) were statistically significant and crucial in their decision to initiate getting a mammogram, accounting for a substantial 49.9% of the variance in the decision to seek mammography. The study also found that the MTM constructs of emotional transformation (β = 0.437, p < 0.001) and practice for change (β = 0.303, p < 0.001) were significant for maintaining the repeated behavior of getting annual mammograms and were responsible for 53.9% of the variance. This evidence-based study validates the use of MTM in designing and evaluating mammography screening promotion programs among Asian American women aged 45–54 years.
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Sohn YJ, Chang CY, Miles RC. Current Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening Among Asian and Asian American Women in the United States. J Am Coll Radiol 2021; 18:1376-1383. [PMID: 34174207 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Over the past two decades, the US Asian population has increased 72%, representing the fastest growth rate of any major racial group. Currently, there are over 20 million Asian and Asian American women in the United States, who identify with at least 1 of 19 different origin groups. Although women of Asian ancestry have traditionally been considered low risk for experiencing adverse breast cancer-specific outcomes, aggregated data may mask health disparities seen among subgroups. In the United States, recent data demonstrate that the burden of breast cancer among Asian women has increased each year over the past decade. We aim to characterize challenges faced by Asian and Asian American women in the United States related to cultural stigma, socioeconomic status, and overall access to breast cancer care. An increased understanding of barriers to breast cancer prevention and treatment efforts is needed to develop more effective strategies aimed at reducing disparities in care among segments of this heterogenous population.
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- Associate Professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology, Boston, Massachusetts; Radiology Wellbeing Officer, Department of Radiology, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Clinical Service Chief, Division of Breast Imaging, Department of Radiology, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Bahat E. The Big Five personality traits and adherence to breast cancer early detection and prevention. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2020.110574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Satagopan JM, Stroup A, Kinney AY, Dharamdasani T, Ganesan S, Bandera EV. Breast cancer among Asian Indian and Pakistani Americans: A surveillance, epidemiology and end results-based study. Int J Cancer 2020; 148:1598-1607. [PMID: 33099777 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Breast cancer incidence is increasing among Asian Indian and Pakistani women living in the United States. We examined the characteristics of breast cancer in Asian Indian and Pakistani American (AIPA) and non-Hispanic white (NHW) women using data from the surveillance, epidemiology and end results (SEER) program. Breast cancer incidence rates were estimated via segmented Poisson regression using data between 1990 and 2014 from SEER 9 registries, including New Jersey and California. Disease characteristics, treatment and survival information between 2000 and 2016 for 4900 AIPA and 482 250 NHW cases diagnosed after age 18 were obtained from SEER 18 registries and compared using descriptive analyses and multivariable competing risk proportional hazards regression. Breast cancer incidence was lower in AIPA than NHW women, increased with age and the rate of increase declined after age of 46 years. AIPA women were diagnosed at significantly younger age (mean (SD) = 54.5 (13.3) years) than NHW women (mean (SD) = 62 (14) years, P < .0001) and were more likely than NHW cases (P < .0001) to have regional or distant stage, higher grade, estrogen receptor-negative, progesterone receptor-negative, triple-negative or human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-enriched tumors, subcutaneous or total mastectomy, and lower cumulative incidence of death due to breast cancer (hazard ratio = 0.79, 95% CI: 0.72-0.86, P < .0001). AIPA had shorter median follow-up (52 months) than NHW cases (77 months). Breast cancer in AIPA women has unique characteristics that need to be further studied along with a comprehensive evaluation of their follow-up patterns.
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- Jaya M Satagopan
- Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.,Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.,Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.,New Jersey State Cancer Registry, State of New Jersey Department of Health, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.,Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Clinical Investigations and Precision Therapeutics Program, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.,Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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Mahumud RA, Gow J, Keramat SA, March S, Dunn J, Alam K, Renzaho AMN. Distribution and predictors associated with the use of breast cancer screening services among women in 14 low-resource countries. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:1467. [PMID: 32993596 PMCID: PMC7526143 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09557-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is one of the leading public health problem globally, especially in low-resource countries (LRCs). Breast cancer screening (BCS) services are an effective strategy for early determining of breast cancer. Hence, it is imperative to understand the utilisation of BCS services and their correlated predictors in LRCs. This study aims to determine the distribution of predictors that significantly influence the utilisation of BCS services among women in LRCs. METHODS The present study used data on 140,974 women aged 40 years or over from 14 LRCs. The data came from country Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) between 2008 and 2016. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to investigate the significant predictors that influence the use of BCS services. RESULTS The utilisation of BCS services was 15.41%, varying from 81.10% (95% CI: 76.85-84.73%) in one European country, to 18.61% (95% CI: 18.16 to 19.06%) in Asian countries, 14.30% (95% CI: 13.67-14.96%) in American countries, and 14.29% (95% CI: 13.87-14.74%). Factors that were significantly associated to increase the use of BCS services include a higher level of education (OR = 2.48), advanced age at first birth (> 25 years) (OR = 1.65), female-headed households (OR = 1.65), access to mass media communication (OR = 1.84), health insurance coverage (OR = 1.09), urban residence (OR = 1.20) and highest socio-economic status (OR = 2.01). However, obese women shown a significantly 11% (OR = 0.89) lower use of BSC services compared to health weight women. CONCLUSION The utilisation of BCS services is low in many LRCs. The findings of this study will assist policymakers in identifying the factors that influence the use of BCS services. To increase the national BCS rate, more attention should be essential to under-represented clusters; in particular women who have a poor socioeconomic clusters, live in a rural community, have limited access to mass media communication, and are have a low level educational background. These factors highlight the necessity for a new country-specific emphasis of promotional campaigns, health education, and policy targeting these underrepresented groups in LRCs.
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- Rashidul Alam Mahumud
- School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, 2751, Australia.
- Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- Health Economics and Policy Research, School of Commerce, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, Australia.
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- Health Economics and Policy Research, School of Commerce, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, Australia
- School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Department of Economics, American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, 4300, Australia
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- Health Economics and Policy Research, School of Commerce, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, Australia
- Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Council Queensland, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
- Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Australia, St Leonards, New South Wales, 2065, 40, Australia
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- Health Economics and Policy Research, School of Commerce, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, Australia
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- School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, 2751, Australia
- Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Elewonibi B, Nkwonta C. The association of chronic diseases and mammography among Medicare beneficiaries living in Appalachia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 16:1745506520933020. [PMID: 32538325 PMCID: PMC7297020 DOI: 10.1177/1745506520933020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study assessed the relationship between presence and number of chronic disease and reception of mammogram in women 65 years and older, and how this relationship is influenced by primary care provider visits. METHODS A total of 3306 women diagnosed with breast cancer from 2006 to 2008 from cancer registries in four Appalachian states were analyzed. RESULTS Having a mammogram within the past 2 years was associated with having at least one chronic disease. The presence of a chronic disease was associated with an increased likelihood of breast cancer screening adherence but was not a strong predictor when demographic variables were added. CONCLUSION This study supports the findings that women with more primary care provider visits were more likely to adhere to breast cancer screening guidelines but having several chronic diseases presents a barrier to achieving guideline-concordant mammography screening, highlighting the importance of preventive screening for patients managing chronic diseases.
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- Bilikisu Elewonibi
- Department of Health Policy and Administration, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA.,Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Smart State Center for Heathcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Mahumud RA, Alam K, Keramat SA, Renzaho AMN, Hossain MG, Haque R, Ormsby GM, Dunn J, Gow J. Wealth stratified inequalities in service utilisation of breast cancer screening across the geographical regions: a pooled decomposition analysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 78:32. [PMID: 32528677 PMCID: PMC7285540 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-020-00410-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer among women in low-resourced countries. Reduction of its impacts is achievable with regular screening and early detection. The main aim of the study was to examine the role of wealth stratified inequality in the utilisation breast cancer screening (BCS) services and identified potential factors contribute to the observed inequalities. Methods A population-based cross-sectional multi-country analysis was used to study the utilisation of BCS services. Regression-based decomposition analyses were applied to examine the magnitude of the impact of inequalities on the utilisation of BCS services and to identify potential factors contributing to these outcomes. Observations from 140,974 women aged greater than or equal to 40 years were used in the analysis from 14 low-resource countries from the latest available national-level Demographic and Health Surveys (2008-09 to 2016). Results The population-weighted mean utilisation of BCS services was low at 15.41% (95% CI: 15.22, 15.60), varying from 80.82% in European countries to 25.26% in South American countries, 16.95% in North American countries, 15.06% in Asia and 13.84% in African countries. Women with higher socioeconomic status (SES) had higher utilisation of BCS services (15%) than those with lower SES (9%). A high degree of inequality in accessing and the use of BCS services existed in all study countries across geographical areas. Older women, access to limited mass media communication, being insured, rurality and low wealth score were found to be significantly associated with lower utilisation of BCS services. Together they explained approximately 60% in the total inequality in utilisation of BCS services. Conclusions The level of wealth relates to the inequality in accessing BCS amongst reproductive women in these 14 low-resource countries. The findings may assist policymakers to develop risk-pooling financial mechanisms and design strategies to increase community awareness of BCS services. These strategies may contribute to reducing inequalities associated with achieving higher rates of the utilisation of BCS services.
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- Rashidul Alam Mahumud
- School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751 Australia.,Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW Australia.,Health Economics and Policy Research, Centre for Health, Informatics and Economic Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia.,School of Commerce, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia.,Health Economics and Financing Research, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- Health Economics and Policy Research, Centre for Health, Informatics and Economic Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia.,School of Commerce, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia
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- Department of Economics, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751 Australia.,Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Health and Epidemiological Research Group, Department of Statistics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205 Bangladesh
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- Department of Economics, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- Professional Studies, Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts, University of southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia
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- Health Economics and Policy Research, Centre for Health, Informatics and Economic Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia.,Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Council Queensland, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 Australia.,Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Australia, St Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia
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- Health Economics and Policy Research, Centre for Health, Informatics and Economic Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia.,School of Commerce, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia.,School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4000 South Africa
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Adunlin G, Cyrus JW, Asare M, Sabik LM. Barriers and Facilitators to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Immigrants in the United States. J Immigr Minor Health 2019; 21:606-658. [PMID: 30117005 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-018-0794-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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To summarize the literature on barriers and facilitators to breast and cervical cancer screening among immigrants to the US. A literature review was conducted for studies on breast and cervical cancer screening among immigrant populations. A thematic analysis of 180 studies identified a variety of barriers and facilitators to screening at the personal and system levels. Personal barriers included lack of knowledge and insurance coverage, high cost of care, and immigration status. System barriers included poor access to services, lack of interpreter services, and insensitivity to patient needs. Facilitators to screening included knowledge of disease, access to information sources, physician recommendation, and social networks. Cultural norms and resource availability at the individual and system levels influence screening among immigrants. Health insurance coverage was found to be an important predictor of preventative screening use. Future research should seek to identify the best way to address this and other barriers to cancer screening among immigrants groups.
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- Georges Adunlin
- McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University, 2100 Lakeshore Dr, Homewood, AL, 35229, USA.
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- Tompkins-McCaw Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, 509 N 12th St, Richmond, VA, 23298-0430, USA
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- Department of Public Health, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97313, Waco, TX, 76798-7313, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, 130 De Soto St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
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Wu TY, Raghunathan V. Predictors of Preventive Health Practices, Chronic Disease Burden and Health Status Among Underserved Bangladeshi Americans in Michigan. J Community Health 2019; 45:310-318. [PMID: 31531751 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-019-00742-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The Bangladeshi American community in Michigan is growing rapidly. Little is known about the correlates of health status and preventive health services among Bangladeshi Americans. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between demographic factors, preventive health practices, chronic conditions and health status of this population. Data were collected through self-administered surveys during community events in Hamtramck, Michigan and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The surveys were completed by 166 Bangladeshi Americans. A majority reported not having an up-to-date physical/dental exams, colorectal, cervical, or breast cancer screening. The length of U.S. residency was associated with cancer screening utilization while employment status was correlated with self-reported health status. Our results demonstrate a need for development and implementation of language-appropriate and cultural interventions to address the unique healthcare needs of this growing population.
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- Tsu-Yin Wu
- School of Nursing, Eastern Michigan University, 311 Everett L. Marshall Building, Room 328, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, USA.
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- College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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Dhar S, Gor B, Banerjee D, Krishnan S, Dorai VK, Jones L, Kabad K, Naik LR, Legha SS, Pande M. Differences in nativity, age and gender may impact health behavior and perspectives among Asian Indians. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2019; 24:484-494. [PMID: 28669236 PMCID: PMC5754252 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2017.1346783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Identify health perspectives among Asian Indians in greater Houston area, to guide a tailored community wide survey. DESIGN Four focus groups of different ages, gender, and nativity were conducted at which participants were asked for their opinions about specific health topics. Key informant interviews were conducted with ten community leaders to validate focus group responses. Recordings from focus groups and key informant interviews were transcribed and analyzed. RESULTS Diabetes, cancer, and hypertension were primary health concerns. Common themes were sedentary lifestyle and poor health literacy. Older participants were more accepting of having familial hypertension and high cholesterol. Women were more concerned about health of family members and dietary habits. Perspectives differed on eating habits, physical activity, use of Western medicine, and smoking based on nativity. Responses from key informant interviews validated focus group findings. CONCLUSION Perspectives on health may differ among Asian Indians depending on gender, age, and nativity.
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- Sohini Dhar
- a Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences , The University of Texas School of Public Health , Houston , TX , USA
- b Department of Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- c Houston Health Department, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Research for Effectiveness , Houston , TX , USA
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- c Houston Health Department, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Research for Effectiveness , Houston , TX , USA
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- d Department of Radiation Oncology - Unit 97 , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- e Indian American Cancer Network , Houston , TX , USA
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- f Prairie View A&;M University College of Nursing , Houston , TX , USA
- g Department of Health Disparities Research , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- e Indian American Cancer Network , Houston , TX , USA
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- h Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Programs, Patient Navigation and Counseling , Houston , TX , USA
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- i Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine , Houston , TX , USA
- j Department of Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- k Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition - Unit 1466 , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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Kwok C, Lee MJ, Lee CF. Breast Cancer Perceptions and Screening Behaviours Among Korean Women in Australia. J Immigr Minor Health 2019; 22:126-133. [DOI: 10.1007/s10903-019-00876-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gor B, Nepal VP, Dongardive R, Dorai VK, Pande M. Is Socioeconomic Advantage Associated With Positive Health Behaviors and Health Outcomes Among Asian Indians? Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol 2019; 6:2333392819830371. [PMID: 30891469 PMCID: PMC6416674 DOI: 10.1177/2333392819830371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Objective The South Asian Health Needs Assessment was conducted to collect health status information on the rapidly growing Asian Indian (AI) community in the Houston area. Many were highly educated and reported high income levels, factors usually associated with better health outcomes. This study examined the relationship between socioeconomic advantage and the health behaviors and health outcomes of AIs. Methods We analyzed cross-sectional survey data from a convenience sample of 1416 AIs. Income was categorized as low, medium, and high. Descriptive statistics were generated by income categories and weighted multinomial regression analyses were conducted to examine the association of income with health behaviors and outcomes, adjusting for age, sex, health insurance, and years in the United States. Results Income was positively associated with better self-rated health, higher body mass index, moderate physical activity, having shingles vaccine, and cervical cancer screening. Income was inversely associated with perceived stress and heart disease. However, income was not significantly associated with alternative therapies, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, self-reported overweight/obesity, fruit and vegetable consumption, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and screening for breast, prostate, and colon cancer. Conclusions Socioeconomic advantage was not consistently associated with positive health outcomes or desired health behaviors among AIs. We speculate that other factors, including cultural beliefs and acculturation may also impact health behaviors and health outcomes in this group. Further studies examining the influence of these variables on health behaviors and health outcomes are warranted.
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- Indian American Cancer Network, Houston, TX, USA
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Examining Mammography Use by Breast Cancer Risk, Race, Nativity, and Socioeconomic Status. J Immigr Minor Health 2019; 20:59-65. [PMID: 27662888 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-016-0502-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Minority and foreign-born women report lower rates of mammograms compared to non-Hispanic white, U.S.-born women, even though they have increased risk for developing breast cancer. We examine disparities in mammography across breast cancer risk groups and determine whether disparities are explained by socioeconomic factors. Propensity score methodology was used to classify individuals from the 2000, 2005, and 2010 National Health Interview Survey according to their risk for developing breast cancer. Logistic regression models were used to predict the likelihood of mammography. Compared to non-Hispanic white women, Mexicans, Asians and "other" racial/ethnic origins were less likely to have undergone a mammogram. After controlling for breast cancer risk, socioeconomic status and health care resources, Mexican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American, Black, and foreign-born women had an increased likelihood of receiving a mammogram. Using propensity scores makes an important contribution to the literature on sub-population differences in the use of mammography by addressing the confounding risk of breast cancer. While other factors related to ethnicity or culture may account for lower breast cancer screening rates in Asian and Mexican women, these findings highlight the need to consider risk, in addition to socioeconomic factors, that may pose barriers to screening in determining mammography disparities.
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Kartal M, Ozcakar N, Hatipoglu S, Tan MN, Guldal AD. The Importance of Family History in Breast Cancer Patients in Primary Care Setting: a Cross-sectional Study. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2018; 33:602-609. [PMID: 28573518 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-017-1237-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Screening recommendations of physicians are important for women to raise awareness about their risk factors and to promote appropriate screening behaviors. However, it seems challenging for primary care physicians (PCPs) to balance disease prevention and diagnosis, treatment. The objective of this study was to describe physicians' breast cancer consultancy practice including family history, cancer prevention issues for the women they care. This cross-sectional study included 577 women aged above 45 years, free of breast cancer, during their visits to their PCPs. Nearly half of the women reported their visit to PCPs for an annual examination during the year. Among them, 36.1% had first-degree relatives with cancer and 7.3% with breast cancer. But they reported to be asked about family history of cancer and informed about cancer prevention issues 35.1 and 26.4%, respectively. Cancer still seems to be a hard issue to be discussed, even with women visiting PCPs for annual examination. Asking first-degree relative with breast cancer can give PCPs the chance of determining women with increased risk and support women's appropriate understanding of their own risk in relation to their family history. This routine can make shared-decision making for developing person-centered approach for breast cancer screening possible. Further studies are needed for better understanding of loss of consultancy leadership of physicians for breast cancer.
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- Mehtap Kartal
- Family Medicine Department of Dokuz Eylul University, Inciralti, 35340,, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Family Medicine Department of Dokuz Eylul University, Inciralti, 35340,, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medicine Specialist, Ministry of Health, 24th Family Health Center, Izmir, Turkey
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- Family Medicine Department of Dokuz Eylul University, Inciralti, 35340,, Izmir, Turkey
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- Family Medicine Department of Dokuz Eylul University, Inciralti, 35340,, Izmir, Turkey
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Padela AI, Malik S, Ally SA, Quinn M, Hall S, Peek M. Reducing Muslim Mammography Disparities: Outcomes From a Religiously Tailored Mosque-Based Intervention. HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR 2018; 45:1025-1035. [PMID: 29673255 DOI: 10.1177/1090198118769371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the design of, and participant-level outcomes related to, a religiously tailored, peer-led group education program aimed at enhancing Muslim women's mammography intention. METHOD Using a community-engaged approach and mixed methods, we identified and addressed barrier beliefs impeding mammography screening among Muslim American women. Our religiously tailored, mosque-based, peer-led intervention involved facilitated discussions and expert-led didactics conveying health-related religious teachings, and information about the benefits and process of mammography. Barrier beliefs were addressed through reframing, reprioritizing, or reforming such beliefs. Participant surveys were collected preintervention, postintervention, 6 months postintervention, and 1 year postintervention. These measured changes in mammography intention, likelihood, confidence, and resonance with barrier and facilitator beliefs. RESULTS A total of 58 Muslim women (mean age = 50 years) that had not had a mammogram in the past 2 years participated in the two-session program. Self-reported likelihood of obtaining a mammogram increased significantly ( p = .01) and coincided with a positive trend in confidence ( p = .08). Individuals with higher agreement with barrier beliefs preintervention had lower odds for positive change in likelihood (odds ratio = 0.80, p = .03), while those who were married had higher odds for positive change in likelihood (odds ratio = 37.69, p = .02). At 1-year follow-up, 22 participants had obtained a mammogram. CONCLUSION Our pilot mosque-based intervention demonstrated efficacy in improving Muslim women's self-reported likelihood of obtaining mammograms, and increased their mammography utilization, with nearly 40% obtaining a mammogram within 12 months of the intervention. IMPACT Our conceptual model for religiously tailoring messages, along with its implementation curriculum, proved effective in enhancing the likelihood and receipt of mammograms among Muslim American women. Accordingly, our work advances both the theory and practice of faith-based interventions and provides a model for addressing Muslim women's cancer screening disparities.
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- 1 The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.,2 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- 1 The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Cervical cancer screening among homeless women in the Greater Paris Area (France): results of the ENFAMS survey. Eur J Cancer Prev 2018; 26:240-248. [PMID: 26895575 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Little is known about the prevalence of cervical cancer screening (CCS) and its correlates among homeless women in France. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of women who had never been screened for cervical cancer and to identify the associated factors. This cross-sectional study was based on data collected in the ENFAMS survey, which was conducted in 2013 among 764 sheltered homeless mothers in the Greater Paris Area. Robust Poisson regression models were used to estimate the association between no lifetime CCS and certain sociodemographic and health-related factors (selected from the behavioral model of vulnerable populations). Analyses were carried out separately for women with and without a regular gynaecological follow-up (RGF). The proportion of never-screeners was 33% among the women with an RGF versus 64% among those without an RGF (P<0.001). Among the latter, never having been screened for CCS was associated mainly with socioeconomic conditions, the length of time lived in France, a history of delivery in France and the duration of homelessness. In those with an RGF, the factors were mainly poor health service utilization and language difficulties. This first quantitative study of CCS among homeless women in the Greater Paris Area points to the need for it to be proposed and performed more systematically in primary care. Every contact between this hard-to-reach population and health services should be an opportunity to check their screening status and to ensure that those in need actually undergo a Pap test.
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Non-communicable chronic diseases and timely breast cancer screening among women of the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network (ECHORN) Cohort Study. Cancer Causes Control 2018; 29:315-324. [PMID: 29423760 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-018-1005-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The Caribbean population faces a growing burden of multiple non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women in the Caribbean. Given the substantial burden of NCDs across the region, cancer prevention and control strategies may need to be specifically tailored for people with multiple co-morbidities. Preventive screening, such as timely mammography, is essential but may be either facilitated or hampered by chronic disease control. The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between a chronic disease and timely breast cancer screening. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional data analysis using baseline data from the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network (ECHORN) Cohort Study-ECS. Our independent variables were presence of chronic diseases (hypertension or diabetes), defined as having been told by a clinical provider. Our dependent variable was timely screening mammography, as defined by receipt of mammography within the past 2 years. We examined bivariate and multivariate associations of covariates and timely screening mammography. RESULTS In our sample (n = 841), 52% reported timely screening mammography. Among those with timely screening, 50.8% reported having hypertension, and 22.3% reported having diabetes. In our bivariate analyses, both diabetes and hypertension were associated with timely screening mammography. In partially adjusted models, we found that women with diabetes were significantly more likely to report timely screening mammography than women without diabetes. In our fully adjusted models, the association was no longer significant. Having a usual source of healthcare and a woman's island of residence were significantly associated with timely screening mammography (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS We found that half of eligible women received timely screening mammography. Diabetes and hypertension, though common, are not associated with timely screening mammography. Usual source of care remains an important factor to timely breast cancer screening.
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Using mammograms to predict preventive health services behavior and mortality in women. Prev Med Rep 2016; 5:27-32. [PMID: 27882293 PMCID: PMC5120261 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2016] [Revised: 09/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This study examined whether mammography receipt was associated with mortality due to causes other than breast cancer, hypothesizing that mammography screening was a proxy for the predisposition to seek preventive health behaviors. Using data on 89,574 women from the 2000 National Health Interview Survey and National Death Index, a discrete-time hazard model estimated the mortality from any cause except breast cancer as a function of screening status. Receiving a mammogram was associated with a 24% reduction in the likelihood of death all causes except breast cancer. These odds were reduced to 21.1% when demographic and socioeconomic variables are added and reduced further to 20.9% when health resource variables were added. The final adjusted model shows that women who received a mammogram had reduced their probability of death by 20%. These results suggest women who undergo mammograms may be more likely to seek other preventive health services or engage in healthy behaviors that affect mortality. While the use of mammograms to predict breast cancer mortality merits further consideration, if a proxy for a woman's predisposition for additional preventive screenings, encouraging mammography may be a pivotal pathway for preventing mortality due to other causes for women.
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Crawford J, Ahmad F, Beaton D, Bierman AS. Cancer screening behaviours among South Asian immigrants in the UK, US and Canada: a scoping study. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2016; 24:123-153. [PMID: 25721339 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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South Asian (SA) immigrants settled in the United Kingdom (UK) and North America [United States (US) and Canada] have low screening rates for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers. Incidence rates of these cancers increase among SA immigrants after migration, becoming similar to rates in non-Asian native populations. However, there are disparities in cancer screening, with low cancer screening uptake in this population. We conducted a scoping study using Arksey & O'Malley's framework to examine cancer screening literature on SA immigrants residing in the UK, US and Canada. Eight electronic databases, key journals and reference lists were searched for English language studies and reports. Of 1465 identified references, 70 studies from 1994 to November 2014 were included: 63% on breast or cervical cancer screening or both; 10% examined colorectal cancer screening only; 16% explored health promotion/service provision; 8% studied breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening; and 3% examined breast and colorectal cancer screening. A thematic analysis uncovered four dominant themes: (i) beliefs and attitudes towards cancer and screening included centrality of family, holistic healthcare, fatalism, screening as unnecessary and emotion-laden perceptions; (ii) lack of knowledge of cancer and screening related to not having heard about cancer and its causes, or lack of awareness of screening, its rationale and/or how to access services; (iii) barriers to access including individual and structural barriers; and (iv) gender differences in screening uptake and their associated factors. Findings offer insights that can be used to develop culturally sensitive interventions to minimise barriers and increase cancer screening uptake in these communities, while recognising the diversity within the SA culture. Further research is required to address the gap in colorectal cancer screening literature to more fully understand SA immigrants' perspectives, as well as research to better understand gender-specific factors that influence screening uptake.
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- Joanne Crawford
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Nursing, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Measurement Stream, Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Department of Medicine and Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Padela AI, Murrar S, Adviento B, Liao C, Hosseinian Z, Peek M, Curlin F. Associations between religion-related factors and breast cancer screening among American Muslims. J Immigr Minor Health 2015; 17:660-9. [PMID: 24700026 PMCID: PMC4646415 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-014-0014-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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American Muslims have low rates of mammography utilization, and research suggests that religious values influence their health-seeking behaviors. We assessed associations between religion-related factors and breast cancer screening in this population. A diverse group of Muslim women were recruited from mosques and Muslim organization sites in Greater Chicago to self-administer a survey incorporating measures of fatalism, religiosity, discrimination, and Islamic modesty. 254 surveys were collected of which 240 met age inclusion criteria (40 years of age or older). Of the 240, 72 respondents were Arab, 71 South Asian, 59 African American, and 38 identified with another ethnicity. 77% of respondents had at least one mammogram in their lifetime, yet 37% had not obtained mammography within the past 2 years. In multivariate models, positive religious coping, and perceived religious discrimination in healthcare were negatively associated with having a mammogram in the past 2 years, while having a PCP was positively associated. Ever having a mammogram was positively associated with increasing age and years of US residency, and knowing someone with breast cancer. Promoting biennial mammography among American Muslims may require addressing ideas about religious coping and combating perceived religious discrimination through tailored interventions.
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- Aasim I Padela
- Initiative on Islam and Medicine, Program on Medicine and Religion, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA,
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Tuzcu A, Bahar Z. Barriers and facilitators to breast cancer screening among migrant women within Turkey. J Transcult Nurs 2014; 26:47-56. [PMID: 24692336 DOI: 10.1177/1043659614526245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AIM The purpose of this study was to examine facilitators and barriers that migrant women in Turkey identified related to breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, and mammography. DESIGN Focus group method was conducted with 39 women. An interview guide based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Health Promotion Model (HPM) was used. RESULTS Three main themes became apparent as a result of data analysis: (a) knowledge and awareness about breast cancer, (b) personal factors, and (c) medical service provider and social environment. CONCLUSIONS Focus groups conducted in line with HBM and HPM were effective in explaining barriers and facilitators toward participation of women in screening behaviors. Lack of information, indifference, and cultural factors are the most important barriers of women. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRACTICE The study will shed light on health care professionals working in primary health care organizations for developing the health training programs and consulting strategies in order to increase breast cancer screening practices of migrant women.
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Khazaee-Pool M, Montazeri A, Majlessi F, Rahimi Foroushani A, Nedjat S, Shojaeizadeh D. Breast cancer-preventive behaviors: exploring Iranian women's experiences. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2014; 14:41. [PMID: 24606758 PMCID: PMC3973958 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6874-14-41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Breast cancer-preventive behaviors are critical for community and women’s health. Although many studies have addressed women’s knowledge and attitudes toward breast cancer, little information is available about their experiences of breast cancer preventive behaviors. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Iranian women regarding preventive behaviors. Methods This was a qualitative study. A sample of Iranian women aged 30 years and over was selected purposefully. Data collected through focus group and semi-structured audiotaped interviews and were analyzed by conventional content analysis. Results The following five main themes emerged from the analysis: attitude toward breast cancer and preventive behaviors, stress management, healthy lifestyle, perceived social support and individual/environmental barriers. The findings showed that women were highly motivated to preventive behaviors of breast cancer but faced considerable challenges. Conclusions The findings indicated that increased awareness, positive attitudes, stronger motivational factors, and fewer barriers toward preventive behaviors are most important parameters that might encourage women to practice breast cancer-preventive behaviors.
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P,O, Box 15875-6951, Tehran, Iran.
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Alcazar-Bejerano IL. Health Behaviors, Disparities and Deterring Factors for Breast Cancer Screening of Immigrant Women - A Challenge to Health Care Professionals. J Lifestyle Med 2014; 4:55-63. [PMID: 26064855 PMCID: PMC4390760 DOI: 10.15280/jlm.2014.4.1.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background This literature review was made to provide comprehensive to provide comprehensive understanding of health disparities as well as factors and barriers to cancer screening of immigrant women in multicultural societies. Methods: Published articles from 1990–2013 were searched using databases such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed and Science Direct showing evidence of contributing factors and barriers to breast cancer screening practices of immigrant women in developed and developing countries. Based on the inclusion criteria, a total of 45 qualified articles were included in the review process. Results: Articles included were quantitative and qualitative, written in English for publication, and subjects were middle-aged, married immigrant women. The identified influential factors and barriers that prevent immigrant women from cancer screening were categorized as individual, socio-cultural and behavioral factors. Socioeconomic status, education level and knowledge, availability of health insurance and acculturation were among the individual factors. Presence of social support and recommendation from health care professionals were strongly associated with compliance with cancer screening. Cultural beliefs and practices as well as behavioral factors were among the barriers that deter women from participating in cancer screening. Conclusion: To alleviate the negative factors and barriers that affect the participation of high-risk immigrant women, a client-centered assessment and intervention approach with specific regard to cultural beliefs and practices should be considered by health care professionals. Joint effort of individuals, community, health care professionals and government institutions are recommended to further address the continuous rise of breast cancer mortality worldwide.
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Perera JC, Peiris V, Wickramasinghe DP, De Zoysa I. Predictors in breast cancer screening behaviors of South Asian women. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2014; 12:e229-33. [PMID: 24575733 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM Screening is important in minimizing breast cancer-related morbidity. It is prudent to identify the factors that affect women's choice in participation in mammographic screening. Our objective was to identify the factors that influence the breast screening behaviors in Sri Lankan women. METHODS Data on referral, sociodemographic factors and relevant personal history of all the women visiting a single mammography center were prospectively collected during a 4-year period. RESULTS Of the 2695 participants, 1580 had sought mammographic services for screening purposes while 1115 were due to symptoms. A majority had Advanced Level (AL) or higher education (n = 1570, 58.3%) and were parous. Only a minority had past history (n = 221, 8.2%) or family history (n = 357, 13.3%) of breast cancer. Majority has normal mammographic findings with detection of 289 (10.7%) benign lesions. The mean age was 50.2 years in screening participants, 45.9 years in symptomatic women. Use of hormone replacement therapy, age >50 years, AL or higher education, having had undergone hysterectomy, past history of breast cancer, family history of breast cancer, family history of other cancer and self-referral were statistically significant contributors to mammography participation. In the logistic regression analysis age >50 years, AL or higher education, premenopausal status, having undergone hysterectomy and self-referral were significantly associated with screening participation and the model predicted 72.1% of the cases accurately. CONCLUSION Five statistically significant predictors of mammographic screening among Sri Lankan women were identified. These suggest that higher health awareness and exposure to health care providers are important predictors.
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Guvenc I, Guvenc G, Tastan S, Akyuz A. Identifying women's knowledge about risk factors of breast cancer and reasons for having mammography. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2013; 13:4191-7. [PMID: 23098429 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.8.4191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to identify breast cancer risk factors and reasons for having mammography of the women who applied for mammography, as well as to determine their level of knowledge about risk factors and level of risk perception, and anxiety concerning breast cancer. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from June 15, 2010 through September 10, 2010, in a university hospital in Ankara, Turkey. A questionnaire prepared by the researchers was used to collect the data. The mean age of the women was 52.1 ± 9.98 years. Sixteen percent of the women had a family history of breast cancer. The majority of participants had mammograms (75.8%) before and had gained knowledge about breast cancer and its screening (73.7%). The leading source of information about breast cancer was physicians (46.2%). Physician recommendations, having breast-related complaints, and family history of breast cancer were important reasons to obtain mammography. The mean knowledge score about risk factors of breast cancer was 4.15 ± 2.73 and the mean anxiety score was 1.65 ± 1.61. It was found that some socio-demographic and obstetrical characteristics of women, their family history, and risk perceptions about breast cancer affect their knowledge and anxiety scores about breast cancer. In conclusion, the present study identified a number of factors affecting mammography participation for women. The results of this study can be helpful in promoting screening for breast cancer.
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- Inanc Guvenc
- Department of Radiology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
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Lobb R, Pinto AD, Lofters A. Using concept mapping in the knowledge-to-action process to compare stakeholder opinions on barriers to use of cancer screening among South Asians. Implement Sci 2013; 8:37. [PMID: 23522447 PMCID: PMC3617025 DOI: 10.1186/1748-5908-8-37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2012] [Accepted: 03/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Using the knowledge-to-action (KTA) process, this study examined barriers to use of evidence-based interventions to improve early detection of cancer among South Asians from the perspective of multiple stakeholders. METHODS In 2011, we used concept mapping with South Asian residents, and representatives from health service and community service organizations in the region of Peel Ontario. As part of concept mapping procedures, brainstorming sessions were conducted with stakeholders (n = 53) to identify barriers to cancer screening among South Asians. Participants (n = 46) sorted barriers into groups, and rated barriers from lowest (1) to highest (6) in terms of importance for use of mammograms, Pap tests and fecal occult blood tests, and how feasible it would be to address them. Multi-dimensional scaling, cluster analysis, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. RESULTS A total of 45 unique barriers to use of mammograms, Pap tests, and fecal occult blood tests among South Asians were classified into seven clusters using concept mapping procedures: patient's beliefs, fears, lack of social support; health system; limited knowledge among residents; limited knowledge among physicians; health education programs; ethno-cultural discordance with the health system; and cost. Overall, the top three ranked clusters of barriers were 'limited knowledge among residents,' 'ethno-cultural discordance,' and 'health education programs' across surveys. Only residents ranked 'cost' second in importance for fecal occult blood testing, and stakeholders from health service organizations ranked 'limited knowledge among physicians' third for the feasibility survey. Stakeholders from health services organizations ranked 'limited knowledge among physicians' fourth for all other surveys, but this cluster consistently ranked lowest among residents. CONCLUSION The limited reach of cancer control programs to racial and ethnic minority groups is a critical implementation issue that requires attention. Opinions of community service and health service organizations on why this deficit in implementation occurs are fundamental to understanding the solutions because these are the settings in which evidence-based interventions are implemented. Using concept mapping within a KTA process can facilitate the engagement of multiple stakeholders in the utilization of study results and in identifying next steps for action.
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- Rebecca Lobb
- Centre for Research on Inner City Health, Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St, Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, USA.
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Moodi M, Rezaeian M, Mostafavi F, Sharifirad GR. Determinants of mammography screening behavior in Iranian women: A population-based study. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2012; 17:750-9. [PMID: 23798942 PMCID: PMC3687882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2012] [Revised: 06/03/2012] [Accepted: 06/05/2012] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer remains a substantial health concern in Iran due to delay and late stage at diagnosis and treatment. Despite the potential benefits of mammography screening for early detection of breast cancer, the performance of this screening among Iranian women is low. For planning appropriate intervention, this study was carried out to identify mammography rates and explore determinants of mammography screening behavior in females of Isfahan, Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this population-based study, 384 women of 40 years and older were interviewed by telephone. The Farsi version of Champion's Health Belief Model scale (CHBMS) was used to examine factors associated with mammography screening. The obtained data were analyzed by SPSS (version 16.0) using statistical Chi-square, Fisher Exact test, t-test and multiple logistic regression model to identify the importance rate of socio-demographic and Health Belief Model (HBM) variables to predict mammography screening behavior. In all of tests, the level of significant was considered a = 0.05. RESULTS Mean age ± SD of women was 52.24 ± 8.2 years. Of the 384 participants, 44.3% reported at least one mammogram in their lifetime. Logistic regression analysis indicated that women were more likely to have mammography if they heard/read about breast cancer (OR = 4.17, 95% CI 2.09, 8.34), menopause in lower age (OR = 0.2, 95% CI 0.87, 0.99) and history of breast problem (OR = 0.9, 95% CI 0.12, 0.32). Also, women who perceived more benefits of mammography (OR = 1.84, 95% CI 1.63, 2.09), fewer barriers of mammography (OR = 0.91, 95% CI 0.86, 0.96) and had more motivation for health (OR = 0.94, 95% CI 0.89, 1) were more likely to have mammography. CONCLUSION The findings indicated that the rate of mammography screening among women in Isfahan province is low and highlights the need for developing a comprehensive national breast cancer control program, which should be considered as the first priority for healthcare providers. Also, identification of these factors can help to design an appropriate educational intervention that focuses on benefits of mammography screening, decreasing changeable barriers, improving access to mammography, increasing health motivation, promoting perceived self-efficacy and mammography adherence.
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- Mitra Moodi
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran,Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran,Address for correspondence: Professor Golam-Reza Sharifirad, Department of Health Education, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. E-mail:
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Preventive Health Services Delivery to South Asians in the United States. J Immigr Minor Health 2012; 14:797-802. [DOI: 10.1007/s10903-012-9610-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Letourneau JM, Smith JF, Ebbel EE, Craig A, Katz PP, Cedars MI, Rosen MP. Racial, socioeconomic, and demographic disparities in access to fertility preservation in young women diagnosed with cancer. Cancer 2012; 118:4579-88. [PMID: 22451228 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.26649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Revised: 08/21/2011] [Accepted: 08/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study seeks to examine the relation between sociodemographic characteristics and the utilization of fertility preservation services in reproductive age women diagnosed with cancer. METHODS A total of 1041 women diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18 and 40 years responded to a retrospective survey on demographic information and reproductive health history. Five cancer types were included: leukemia, Hodgkin disease, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, breast cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer. Nine hundred eighteen women reported treatment with potential to affect fertility (chemotherapy, pelvic radiation, pelvic surgery, or bone marrow transplant). Student t test, linear regression, and multivariate logistic regression were used where appropriate to determine the relation between sociodemographic characteristics and the odds of using fertility preservation services. RESULTS Sixty-one percent of women were counseled on the risk of cancer treatment to fertility by the oncology team. Overall, 4% of women pursued fertility preservation. In multivariate analysis, women who had not attained a bachelor's degree (odds ratio [OR], 0.7; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.5-0.9) were less likely to be counseled. Trends also suggested possible disparities in access to fertility preservation with age older than 35 years (OR, 0.1; 95% CI, 0.0-1.4) or previous children (OR, 0.3; 95% CI, 0.1-1.1) at diagnosis. Disparities in access to fertility preservation based on ethnicity and sexual orientation were also observed. CONCLUSIONS Sociodemographic health disparities likely affect access to fertility preservation services. Although awareness of fertility preservation has improved in the past decade, an unmet need remains for reproductive health counseling and fertility preservation in reproductive age women diagnosed with cancer.
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- Joseph M Letourneau
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Moran MS, Gonsalves L, Goss DM, Ma S. Breast cancers in U.S. residing Indian-Pakistani versus non-Hispanic White women: comparative analysis of clinical-pathologic features, treatment, and survival. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2011; 128:543-51. [PMID: 21301957 PMCID: PMC3235412 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-011-1362-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2010] [Accepted: 01/19/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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South Asians from India and Pakistan represent one of the fastest growing immigrant populations in the US, yet there are limited data assessing breast cancers for this distinct ethnic sub-group. The aim of this study was to analyze clinical-pathologic, treatment and outcome characteristics of U.S.-residing Indian-Pakistani (IP) versus non-Hispanic white (NHW) female breast cancer patients to assess if any differences/disparities exist. The study cohort consisted of 2,393 IP and 555,832 NHW women (diagnosed 1988-2006) in the SEER database. Differences between the two populations were analyzed using chi-squared and multivariate regression analysis. Age-adjusted incidence, mortality, and relative survival rates were calculated for the two groups. Significant differences in the characteristics of the IP cohort's invasive disease included: younger median age at presentation; larger tumor size; higher stage, higher grade, more involved lymph-nodes, and more hormone receptor negative disease (all P < 0.01). The age-adjusted incidence and breast cancer mortality were lower in IP women. The relative survival at 5 years was statistically significant at 84% for IP versus 89% for NHW women, but was not significantly different on multivariate analysis (P > 0.05). Within each stage (Tis, I, II), there were no disparities in the rate of breast conservation surgery (BCS) or in the percentage of patients receiving adjuvant radiation after BCS for the 2 cohorts. Post-mastectomy radiation was delivered significantly more often in stage I/II IP patients undergoing mastectomy. In conclusion, this analysis suggests that while there appear to be significant differences in the features of breast cancers of US-residing IP women, no disparities were noted in the rates of breast conserving surgery or adjuvant radiation, as seen in some other ethnicities. The more aggressive clinical-pathologic features stage-for-stage in IP women may partially explain the more frequent use of post-mastectomy RT in this patient population. These findings warrant further investigation.
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- Meena S Moran
- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208040, New Haven, CT 06520-8040, USA.
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Soliman AS, Mullan PB, Chamberlain RM. Research training of students in minority and international settings: lessons learned from cancer epidemiology education in special populations. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2010; 25:263-9. [PMID: 20352397 PMCID: PMC4274950 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-010-0099-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2009] [Revised: 01/28/2010] [Accepted: 02/05/2010] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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This article describes the development and evaluation of an NCI-sponsored short-term summer cancer research education program. The study questions examined: the feasibility of conducting a cancer education program in special populations at multiple US and international field sites for masters students; the merit and worth that students and faculty attribute to the program; and students' scholarly and cancer-related career outcomes. Developing a new curriculum, increasing the pool of mentors, utilizing and increasing the number of field sites, and program dissemination were also evaluated. Evidence of the program's success included students' completion of field experiences at multiple sites and their subsequent 70% project-related publication rate, with 79% of trainees reporting themselves as likely to pursue future cancer-related careers. Evaluation-guided future plans for the program include implementing faculty development to further enhance the program outcomes.
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- Amr S Soliman
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 109 Observatory St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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