scholarly journals Is Breast Cancer in Asian and Asian American Women a Different Disease?

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 (12) ◽  
pp. 1243-1244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scarlett Lin Gomez ◽  
Song Yao ◽  
Lawrence H Kushi ◽  
Allison W Kurian
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women

Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Low-Income Vietnamese Women

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny K. Yi ◽  
Cielito C. Reyes-Gibby
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
United States ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Low Income ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women ◽  
Vietnamese Women

Cancer is the leading cause of death among Asian-American women in the United States and breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Asian-American women. Early detection through breast cancer screening has been found to improve the rate of survival for breast cancer. This study examined factors associated with breast cancer screening among 345 Vietnamese women ≥40 years old residing in a low-income Houston area. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, access to care factors, acculturation, and perceived susceptibility and severity of risks. Results showed 38 percent, 49 percent, and 33 percent of the respondents reporting having had a breast self-exam, a clinical breast exam, and a mammogram, respectively. Predictors of breast cancer screening include education, employment, ability to speak English, having lived in the United States for more than five years, and having a regular place of care. Implications of this study include the need for a culturally-relevant educational program for this understudied population.

scholarly journals Low level alcohol intake, cigarette smoking and risk of breast cancer in Asian-American women

2009 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Morris Brown ◽  
Gloria Gridley ◽  
Anna H. Wu ◽  
Roni T. Falk ◽  
Michael Hauptmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women ◽  
Low Level

scholarly journals Diabetes and risk of breast cancer in Asian-American women

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 1561-1566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna H. Wu ◽  
Mimi C. Yu ◽  
Chiu-Chen Tseng ◽  
Frank Z. Stanczyk ◽  
Malcolm C. Pike
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women

scholarly journals Body size, hormone therapy and risk of breast cancer in Asian-American women

2006 ◽  
Vol 120 (4) ◽  
pp. 844-852 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna H. Wu ◽  
Mimi C. Yu ◽  
Chiu-Chen Tseng ◽  
Malcolm C. Pike
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Hormone Therapy ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women

scholarly journals Rapidly rising breast cancer incidence rates among Asian-American women

2002 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 747-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Deapen ◽  
Lihua Liu ◽  
Carin Perkins ◽  
Leslie Bernstein ◽  
Ronald K. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Cancer Incidence ◽  
Breast Cancer Incidence ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women ◽  
Cancer Incidence Rates

Development of the Thai Breast Cancer Belief Scale for Thai Immigrants in the United States

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suwattana Kumsuk ◽  
Louise H. Flick ◽  
Joanne K. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Breast Cancer Mortality ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
The United States ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women ◽  
Belief Scale ◽  
Belief Model

Asian American women have not benefited from the decline in breast cancer mortality and have lower rates of mammography use. Understanding mammography behaviors among these Asian American women requires culturally specific measures. Champion’s Belief Scale was translated into Thai and cultural items were added. The Thai Breast Cancer Belief Scale (TBCBS), the Suinn-Lew Self-Identification Acculturation, and the Asian Values Scale-Revised were administered to 250 Thai immigrants. The TBCBS was tested for face validity, construct validity, and internal consistency. Factor analysis reflected the 4 constructs of the Health Belief Model and accounted for 45.8% of the variance. Cronbach’s alpha ranged from .77 to .90. Modest correlations were observed between TBCBS subscales and acculturation scales. Results indicate that the TBCBS measures breast cancer beliefs among Thai immigrant population.

Migration Patterns and Breast Cancer Risk in Asian-American Women

1993 ◽  
Vol 85 (22) ◽  
pp. 1819-1827 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Ziegler ◽  
R. N. Hoover ◽  
M. C. Pike ◽  
A. Hildesheim ◽  
A. M. Y. Nomura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
Migration Patterns ◽  
American Women

scholarly journals A qualitative exploration of the trajectory of help seeking among Asian American breast cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Hwang ◽  
Hillary Nicole Peregrina ◽  
Dale Dagar Maglalang ◽  
Grace J. Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women

Abstract Breast cancer rates among Asian American women are increasing. Despite this, there are limited studies on help-seeking and social support in this population. This paper examines qualitatively the trajectory of help-seeking among Asian American breast cancer survivors. A subsample of Asian American women (n = 52) from a larger study of spirituality, quality of life, mood, and social support was examined. To be eligible for the study, participants needed to: 1) have had a diagnosis of breast cancer (Stage 0, I & II) within the past four years, 2) have completed primary treatment, and 3) speak and/or write English, Cantonese, or Spanish. In-depth interviews and surveys were conducted. Key findings illustrate a trajectory of help-seeking among Asian American women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Stages in this trajectory move from keeping their diagnosis personal and not asking for help (Phase 0), maintaining their diagnosis personal but asking for help (Phase 1), and sharing their diagnosis to others and are asking for help (Phase 2). Findings illustrate that seeking support is a process for Asian American with breast cancer, with implications for health and service providers who offer social support to this population.

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