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 that contribute to patient delay in seeking treatment for the symptoms of breast cancer. For the intervention phase, educational programs featuring a documentary video, public service announcements, and culturally sensitive brochures have been presented to over 2100 people in Pitt County. The final phase of the project involved post intervention surveys of women in both Pitt and Wilson Counties. Over 1400 surveys were completed and data analysis is currently underway.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA406197

Entities

People

  • Donald R. Lannin

Organizations

  • East Carolina University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • African Americans
  • Anthropology
  • Breast Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Employment
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Native Americans
  • Neoplasms
  • Public Health
  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Therapy

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