| 414 | Thursday, April 3, 2003 |
|
| 12:30 PM-1:30 PM | Convention Center:107AB |
| AAHE/Medical/Healthcare |
| Assessing Factors Associated with Breast Cancer Prevention Among Hispanic Women |
| While the incidence of breast cancer among Hispanic women is low, new cases are increasing among them. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and screening behaviors among Hispanic women. Fifty-six women, ages 30 to 65 years, participated in one of eight focus groups. Results indicate that participants had a minimal knowledge of breast cancer, perceived that a diagnosis of cancer is fatal, and had a high anxiety level about cancer. Results of this investigation might assist other health professionals in the development of culturally appropriate programs to increase Hispanics response to breast cancer prevention. |
Keyword(s): health promotion, multiculturalism/cultural diversity, research
|
| Speakers: Raffy R. Luquis, The Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg, Middletown, PA; Irma J. Villanueva Cruz, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hgo, Mexico; and Miguel Perez, California State University at Fresno, Fresno, CA |