This study identified high rates of self-reported breast and cervical cancer screening among poor, African-American, Puerto Rican women and non-Hispanic white women living in the inner-city with access to primary care. This shows that primary care truly can have a positive impact on the receipt of preventive health services among minority, low-income women. The screening [...]
All demographic data was self-reported and is shown in Table 1. Forty-two percent of the population were 40^9, 48% were 50-69, and 9% were over 70 years of age. Although all three racial/ethnic groups were represented at both clinics, 98% of Puerto Rican women presented at clinic 1, 94% of African-American women presented to clinic [...]
The study population included women 40 years of age and older who were established patients for at least one year (according to their medical record) attending two family practice health centers located in poor urban areas of Buffalo, NY. One health center served predominantly an African-American population and the other served a predominantly Puerto Rican [...]
INTRODUCTION
Regular screening for breast and cervical cancer reduces cancer morbidity and mortality through early detection and treatment. Yet, many women are not receiving these screening tests in accordance with recommended guidelines. For example, poor, uneducated women are less likely to receive mammography and Pap smears compared to women of greater socioeconomic status. Similarly, Latinas are [...]
Socioeconomic disadvantage and being an African-American man heighten the risk of experiencing the most profound negative consequences of prostate cancer. The interplay of their knowledge barriers and attitudinal barriers to care predisposes these men to poor prostate health, late stage diagnosis, treatment delays, and, ultimately, poor survival. Theoretically, however, these barriers can be overcome much [...]
The qualitative data analysis revealed six themes that can be broadly categorized as knowledge and attitudinal barriers. Specifically, the knowledge barriers were: 1) lack of accurate information 2) misunderstanding and half truths, and 3) myths. The attitudinal barriers were: 1) fear, 2) denial, and 3) apathy. Participants reported that the presence of these barriers resulted [...]
Design
This exploratory pilot study collected primary data from African-American male residents in Prince William County, VA. The qualitative research design used focus group interviews to obtain the data. This method is employed extensively to investigate health-related factors, such as knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. According to Zarcadoolas, in focus groups, “participants vent their views, respond [...]
