Location
Virtual Conference
Start Date
19-5-2021 12:00 AM
End Date
21-5-2021 12:00 AM
Description
Breast cancer ranks among the leading causes of mortality among women in the USA. The screening rate among African Women (AAW) is low. This study investigated the perceived barriers to breast cancer screening among AAW using semi-structured interviews. The barriers included knowledge deficit, fear of mammograms, and breast cancer diagnosis.
Barriers to Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening among African American Women: A Qualitative Study.
Virtual Conference
Breast cancer ranks among the leading causes of mortality among women in the USA. The screening rate among African Women (AAW) is low. This study investigated the perceived barriers to breast cancer screening among AAW using semi-structured interviews. The barriers included knowledge deficit, fear of mammograms, and breast cancer diagnosis.