Abstract：
:Women from Africa are a fast-growing population group in the United States; however, little is known about their breast cancer outcomes. There is minimal empirical data that describe the cancer practices, beliefs, and needs of African-born women. We conducted 2 focus groups with 20 African women to: (1) explore their knowledge and attitudes about breast cancer practices and (2) identify potential intervention targets. Women were primarily from the western region of Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Ivory Coast), but there were representatives from the southern (e.g., Zimbabwe) and eastern (e.g., Ethiopia) regions as well. Their ages ranged from 21 to 60 years. Insurance coverage varied; 5 were uninsured. Findings indicated that women's knowledge and exposure to breast cancer prevention and screening were limited, and common explanations for breast cancer were that it is a boil or is a punishment from God. Barriers included limited knowledge, lack of insurance, spiritual beliefs, and secrecy. Suggestions for promoting breast health in this community included using culturally relevant materials and involving African men. Findings from this descriptive study provide useful insight to begin to understand the breast health experiences of African immigrant women. Additional research will be useful in developing culturally tailored breast cancer interventions.
journal_name
J Natl Med Assocjournal_title
Journal of the National Medical Associationauthors
Sheppard VB,Christopher J,Nwabukwu Idoi
10.1016/s0027-9684(15)30553-8subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2010-06-01 00:00:00pages
461-8issue
6eissn
0027-9684issn
1943-4693pii
S0027-9684(15)30553-8journal_volume
102pub_type
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更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00
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pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
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更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00
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更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00
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更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00
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更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00
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更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00
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更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00
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更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00
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