Breast cancer screening practices among Chinese-Australian women

Introduction: Cultural beliefs are influential factors that affect breast cancer screening practices among Korean women. The aim of this study was to examine the role of educational levels and compare the cultural beliefs associated with breast cancer screening practices among immigrant Korean women in Australia with those of their counterparts in Korea. Methods: A secondary analysis based on data from convenience samples of 245 and 249 Korean women living in Australia and Korea, respectively. Data were collected by the Korean version of Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire. Results: Educational level has a significant association with Korean women’s cultural beliefs about breast cancer and breast cancer screening practices regardless of country of residence. Discussion: Nurses working in multicultural societies should take cultural beliefs and the role of education into account while designing strategies to promote breast cancer screening practices among immigrant Korean women.

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward breast cancer screening in a rural South African community

Curationis ◽

10.4102/curationis.v38i1.1172 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Dorah U. Ramathuba ◽

Confidence T. Ratshirumbi ◽

Tshilidzi M. Mashamba

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

South African ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Predictive Analytics ◽

Systematic Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural South ◽

Screening Practices ◽

Attitudes And Practices

Objectives: The study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and breast cancer screening practices amongst women aged 30–65 years residing in a rural South African community.Method: A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional design was used and a systematic sampling technique was employed to select 150 participants. The questionnaire was pretested for validity and consistency. Ethical considerations were adhered to in protecting the rights of participants. Thereafter, data were collected and analysed descriptively using the Predictive Analytics Software program.Results: Findings revealed that the level of knowledge about breast cancer of women in Makwarani Community was relatively low. The attitude toward breast cancer was negative whereas the majority of women had never performed breast cancer diagnostic methods.Conclusion: Health education on breast cancer screening practices is lacking and the knowledge deficit can contribute negatively to early detection of breast cancer and compound late detection. Based on the findings, community-based intervention was recommended in order to bridge the knowledge gap

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Breast cancer screening practices amongst female tertiary health worker in Nnewi

Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics ◽

10.4103/0973-1482.188433 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 268 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

ChimezieInnocent Madubogwu ◽

AmobiOchonma Egwuonwu ◽

NgoziUkamaka Madubogwu ◽

IfeomaA Njelita

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Health Worker ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Screening Practices

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Effect of Educational Level on Knowledge and Use of Breast Cancer Screening Practices in Bangladeshi Women

Health Care For Women International ◽

10.1080/07399332.2010.529213 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 32 (3) ◽

pp. 177-189 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Rafia S. Rasu ◽

Nahid J. Rianon ◽

Sheikh M. Shahidullah ◽

Abu J. Faisel ◽

Beatrice J. Selwyn

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Educational Level ◽

Screening Practices

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Determinants of Cancer Screening Practices of Women Over Age 55: What are the Perceived Barriers and Benefits of Breast Cancer Screening in Older Women?

The International Journal of Aging and Society ◽

10.18848/2160-1909/cgp/v01i04/35188 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Peggy Johnson ◽

June Gorski

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Older Women ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Screening Practices

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Sociocultural Influences on Arab Women’s Participation in Breast Cancer Screening in Qatar

Qualitative Health Research ◽

10.1177/1049732315619373 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 714-726 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jasmine J. Hwang ◽

Tam T. Donnelly ◽

Carol Ewashen ◽

Elaine McKiel ◽

Shelley Raffin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Health Care ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Arab Women ◽

Screening Practices ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Health Care Structure ◽

Major Factors ◽

The Individual

Breast cancer, the most common cancer among Arab women in Qatar, significantly affects the morbidity and mortality of Arab women largely because of low participation rates in breast cancer screening. We used a critical ethnographic approach to uncover and describe factors that influence Arab women’s breast cancer screening practices. We conducted semistructured interviews with 15 health care practitioners in Qatar. Through thematic analysis of the data, we found three major factors influencing breast cancer screening practices: (a) beliefs, attitudes, and practices regarding women’s bodies, health, and illness; (b) religious beliefs and a culturally sensitive health care structure; and (c) culturally specific gender relations and roles. Arab women’s health practices cannot be understood in isolation from the sociocultural environment. The problem of low rates of breast cancer screening practices and supportive interventions must be addressed within the context and not be limited to the individual.

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