Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions about Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women Residing in South Central Pennsylvania |
| |
Authors: | Raffy R Luquis PhD CHES Irma J Villanueva Cruz MEd |
| |
Institution: | (1) School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, W343D Olmsted, Penn State Capital College, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA, 17057;(2) Medical School, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México |
| |
Abstract: | The purpose of this investigation was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about breast cancer, and screening
behaviors among Hispanic women in Pennsylvania. Eight focus groups were conducted with Hispanic women to obtain answers to
the questions of interest. Results, based on content analysis, showed that cultural factors, such as family and fatalism,
influence breast cancer knowledge and screening among this group. In addition, these women had some misconceptions regarding
breast cancer and breast cancer detection screening. Most participants reported that they would like to receive breast cancer
education in Spanish from health care providers or health educators. These results can help health professionals, including
health educators, in the development of suitable breast cancer education and screening promotion programs for Hispanic women.
This study was funded by the Research Council of The Penn State Capital College. |
| |
Keywords: | breast cancer knowledge perceptions Hispanic |
本文献已被 PubMed SpringerLink 等数据库收录! |
|