Breast Health Belief System Study

Abstract

The Breast Health Belief Systems Study was designed to test the saliency of integrating elements of study participants' belief system about breast cancer to increase early breast cancer screening practices. The study targeted African American women living in rural Georgia. The study consisted of three phases: One - an ethnographic survey to determine the scope and depth of beliefs and practices regarding breast cancer; Two used the data gathered from phase one to develop an interpersonal, target-specific breast health promotion program, and Three - implementation and measuring the effectiveness of the intervention and its delivery strategies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADB288375

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  • Mary P. Williams

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  • Morehouse School of Medicine

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  • African Americans
  • Anthropology
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cognition
  • Computer Programs
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Employment
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Societies
  • Sociology
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  • Therapy
  • Urban Areas

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