Filipina American women's breast cancer knowledge, attitudes, and screening behaviors

• Main Authors: Ryujin Lisa (Author), Sadler Georgia (Author), Ko Celine M (Author), Dong Adam (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Filipino Americans are the fastest growing Asian minority group in the United States. There is limited knowledge about their breast cancer knowledge, screening practices and attitudes.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>As part of the evaluation of the Asian Grocery Store-Based Cancer Education Program, 248 Filipino American women completed baseline and follow-up surveys, while an additional 58 took part in focus groups.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Compliance with annual clinical breast exam guidelines among women 40 to 49 years old was 43%, and annual mammography use among women 50 and over was 56%. The Asian Grocery Store-Based Cancer Education Program and complementary focus group study identified multiple barriers that hindered women from attending education programs, with time as the most frequently reported barrier.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The Asian Grocery Store-Based Cancer Education Program was reported to be a culturally acceptable and effective way of disseminating breast cancer information and one that addressed the women's most frequently reported barrier, lack of time.</p>

Item Description

10.1186/1471-2458-3-27
1471-2458