Factors Affecting African American Women's Participation in Breast Cancer Screening Programs: A Qualitative Study of Uninsured Low Income Women
Abstract
Breast cancer screening programs offer the greatest promise for early detection but rates of participation in free screening programs have been disappointing for challenged populations. The purpose of the current study is to elaborate the beliefs and culturally embedded meanings that a population of low income, uninsured African American women hold toward breast cancer and breast cancer screening. During Year 03, Phase 1 activities were completed, including contact attempts to all potentially eligible women in the population data base. All Phase 1 interviews have been transcribed and technically verified. All interviews except 10 have been inductively coded. Formal presentations of study results-to-date have been presented to three professional groups, including the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Puget Sound Affiliate. Results from the coded interview data offer compelling reasons why NEW educational, outreach and training materials are needed in order to more successfully engage fiscally challenged African American women in breast cancer screening programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA418268
Entities
People
- Ellen Phillips-angeles
- Frances M. Lewis
- Lin Song
Organizations
- University of Washington