Understanding Racial Disparities in Mammography Use Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Abstract
Despite general consensus that breast cancer survivors should undergo annual mammography, findings indicate over 1 in 7 women fail to receive a mammogram within 2 years of breast cancer treatment, and that African Americans are almost half as likely to participate in mammography screening as Caucasians. Objectives: To develop and pilot test a survey instrument to understand what factors influence a breast cancer survivor's decision to receive mammography and whether differences exist in these factors by patient race.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA407548
Entities
People
- Bruce Mccarthy
- Jennifer E. Lafata
- Katherine Harris
- Marvella E Ford
Organizations
- Henry Ford Health