Barriers to screening mammography
EA Sarma - Health psychology review, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Breast cancer (BRCA) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in
the USA, and mammography is an effective means for the early detection of BRCA …
the USA, and mammography is an effective means for the early detection of BRCA …
Cancer screening in the homeless population
R Asgary - The Lancet Oncology, 2018 - thelancet.com
Annually, 100 million people experience homelessness worldwide. Most adults that are
struggling with homelessness are living to age 50 years or older and need age-appropriate …
struggling with homelessness are living to age 50 years or older and need age-appropriate …
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of breast cancer screening among women in Jordan
Enhancing breast cancer screening in developing countries is pivotal in improving women's
health. We aimed at describing knowledge of and perceived reasons for performing breast …
health. We aimed at describing knowledge of and perceived reasons for performing breast …
Factors associated with adherence to mammography screening among insured women differ by income levels
Background Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality, yet
mammography screening rates remain less than optimal and differ by income levels. The …
mammography screening rates remain less than optimal and differ by income levels. The …
'It's easier said than done': perspectives on mammography from women with intellectual disabilities
JE Wilkinson, CE Deis, DJ Bowen… - The Annals of Family …, 2011 - Annals Family Med
PURPOSE Women with intellectual disabilities (or mental retardation) are living longer,
receiving primary care in the community, and have equal rates of breast cancer compared …
receiving primary care in the community, and have equal rates of breast cancer compared …
Breast cancer knowledge and practices among D/deaf women
BA Berman, A Jo, WG Cumberland, H Booth… - Disability and Health …, 2013 - Elsevier
Background Limited scientific evidence is available regarding D/deaf women's breast cancer
knowledge and early detection practices, as well as about how to increase D/deaf women's …
knowledge and early detection practices, as well as about how to increase D/deaf women's …
Medical barriers to mammography screening of African American women in a high cancer mortality area: implications for cancer educators and health providers
RF Young, K Schwartz, J Booza - Journal of Cancer Education, 2011 - Springer
African American women have a higher breast cancer mortality rate than whites even when
cancer subtype is considered, are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage, and are less …
cancer subtype is considered, are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage, and are less …
Randomized controlled trial of mammography intervention in insured very low–income women
NU Ahmed, G Haber, KA Semenya… - … , biomarkers & prevention, 2010 - AACR
Background: The expectation that insurance coverage mitigates health disparities and
equalizes use of healthcare assumes that services are equally accessed; however, the …
equalizes use of healthcare assumes that services are equally accessed; however, the …
Perspectives of cancer and cancer screening among homeless adults of New York City shelter-based clinics: a qualitative approach
R Asgary, B Sckell, A Alcabes, R Naderi… - Cancer Causes & …, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Purpose Millions of homeless Americans have lower cancer screening and higher
cancer mortality rates. We explored perspectives and perceptions regarding cancer and …
cancer mortality rates. We explored perspectives and perceptions regarding cancer and …
Breast cancer screening among homeless women of New York City shelter-based clinics
R Asgary, V Garland, B Sckell - Women's Health Issues, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Millions of Americans experience homelessness annually. Data on
breast cancer screening among homeless women is extremely limited. Methods We …
breast cancer screening among homeless women is extremely limited. Methods We …