Breast Cancer Knowledge and Early Detection among Hispanic Women with a Family History of Breast Cancer along the U.S.-Mexico Border
Author: Bird, Yelena
Date Published: 2010
This is a cross sectional study that assessed differences in breast cancer knowledge, attitudes, and screening practices between Hispanic women with and without a family history (FH) of breast cancer in three U.S.- Mexico border counties. Results show that among 137 Hispanic women age 40 and older, FH positive women had levels of knowledge and attitudes about breast cancer similar to those of FH negative women. FH pos. participants were more likely to have ever performed breast exams, although levels of compliance with screening guidelines did not significantly differ between FH pos and neg groups. In conclusion, U.S. Hispanic women with a family history of breast cancer constitute an at-risk group for which adhering to preventive screening guidelines could substantially reduce breast cancer mortality.
Date Published: 2010
This is a cross sectional study that assessed differences in breast cancer knowledge, attitudes, and screening practices between Hispanic women with and without a family history (FH) of breast cancer in three U.S.- Mexico border counties. Results show that among 137 Hispanic women age 40 and older, FH positive women had levels of knowledge and attitudes about breast cancer similar to those of FH negative women. FH pos. participants were more likely to have ever performed breast exams, although levels of compliance with screening guidelines did not significantly differ between FH pos and neg groups. In conclusion, U.S. Hispanic women with a family history of breast cancer constitute an at-risk group for which adhering to preventive screening guidelines could substantially reduce breast cancer mortality.
