Interventions that address cancer health disparities in women

    Authors

    V. W. Loerzel;A. Busby

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Fam. Community Health

    Keywords

    cancer screening; health disparities; vulnerable population; LOW-INCOME; FOLLOW-UP; SCREENING OPPORTUNITIES; TAILORED INTERVENTIONS; PREVENTIVE SERVICES; OLDER WOMEN; BREAST; POPULATION; PREDICTORS; LATINAS; Family Studies; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

    Abstract

    Health disparities exist in cancer incidence and mortality rates among certain populations. Women of low socioeconomic status and minority women are at particular risk for not adhering to recommended cancer screening guidelines. Such behaviors may contribute to disparities when cancers are discovered at later stages, contributing to higher mortality rates in these women. Barriers to screening tests exist and are factors in preventing women from accessing available screening tests for breast and cervical cancer. Once barriers are identified, interventions can be developed to reduce certain health disparities. This article is a review of the literature that focuses on interventions that have been successful in addressing barriers that interfere with cancer screening in women.

    Journal Title

    Family & Community Health

    Volume

    28

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2005

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    79

    Last Page

    89

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000225943300009

    ISSN

    0160-6379

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