Culturally Based Intervention for Breast Cancer in Rural African Americans.
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to develop methods to encourage earlier detection of breast cancer in rural African Americans. Our focus is on cultural and psychosocial beliefs which contribute to patient delay in seeking treatment for the symptoms of breast cancer. A comprehensive pre-intervention survey has been completed involving almost 1200 women in 2 rural counties in eastern North Carolina. The results of this survey confirm our previous work that there is a high prevalence of certain beliefs which we have previously shown to be associated with advanced stage breast cancer. These beliefs are significantly more prevalent among African American women. The next phase of the project involves educational interventions to attempt to change some of these beliefs. A documentary video, public service announcements, brochures, and other educational materials have been developed and the intervention has just been initiated. A kick-off symposium timed to coincide with breast cancer awareness month is being held on October 6, 1998.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA358124
Entities
People
- Donald R. Lannin
Organizations
- East Carolina University