A Two-Center Study of Muslim Women's Views of Breast Cancer and Breast Health Practices in Pakistan and the UK

Banning, Maggi; Hafeez, Haroon

doi:10.1007/s13187-010-0051-8

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“…The silence-or women's reluctance to discuss breast health or breast cancer-identified as a theme in this focus group discussion complements Banning and Hafeez's findings that breast care presents a unique challenge for women from cultures where discussion of female anatomy may be a taboo or awkward topic, where breasts are considered private organs not to be discussed in public, or where symbolic meaning of the breast are associated with child bearing and rearing or with negative experiences (Banning & Hafeez, 2010).…”

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confidence: 58%

“…Cultural sensitivities (Banning & Hafeez, 2010;Hammoud, White, & Fetters, 2005), religious beliefs (Haji-Mahmoodi et al, 2002;Harandy et al, 2009;Li et al, 2003), and level of knowledge and awareness of cancer and cancer screening needs are all associated with rates of screening among immigrant populations, including Muslim Somalis (Carroll et al, 2007;Underwood et al, 1999). In addition to barriers and facilitators to early detection and cancer care, Muslim immigrants and specifically Muslim Somali immigrants in Maine, New York, Minnesota, and California have provided information about screening knowledge and health beliefs and attitudes of these female Muslim Somali immigrants (Carroll et al, 2007;Matin & LeBaron, 2004;Pavlish, Noor, & Brandt, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Breaking the Silence: Breast Cancer Knowledge and Beliefs Among Somali Muslim Women in Seattle, Washington

Al-Amoudi

Cañas

Hohl

et al. 2013

Health Care for Women International

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We elicited the perspectives of Somali women in Seattle, Washington, about breast cancer. We conducted a focus group of 14 Somali immigrant women at a community center in Seattle, Washington. Participants reported barriers to seeking cancer screening, including fear of pain, difficulty with transport, and lack of knowledge. Participants explained that Somali women tended not to discuss breast cancer or breast cancer screening, and said religion played a central role in their care and treatment decisions and coping mechanisms. If such barriers are addressed, fewer women may present with late-stage breast cancer, resulting in greater chances for long-term breast cancer survival.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 58%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Breaking the Silence: Breast Cancer Knowledge and Beliefs Among Somali Muslim Women in Seattle, Washington

Al-Amoudi

Cañas

Hohl

et al. 2013

Health Care for Women International

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“…However, small qualitative studies such as the present research could inform the design of a larger study. Literature about black and minority ethnic, sexual minority and disabled women in the field of breast cancer is sparse but suggests that there may be particular ways that they make sense of their experience (Banning & Hafeez, ; Boehmer, Linde, & Freund, ; Davis et al., ; Fish, ; Jabson, Donatelle, & Bowen, ; Patel, Harcourt, Naqvi, & Rumsey, ; Rubin & Tanenbaum, ). The inclusion of five women who identified as belonging to these groups contributes their voices to the literature, but it would be wrong to suggest that such small numbers are representative of all minority women in Europe.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A qualitative exploration of the meaning of the term “survivor” to young women living with a history of breast cancer

Rees

2018

Eur J Cancer Care

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There has been a recent increase in research considering the perceptions of the term “cancer survivor” held by individuals who have or have had cancer. This article explores the meaning of the term to young women living with a history of breast cancer. Twenty women participated in semi‐structured interviews about their experience of breast cancer. The methodology was informed by social constructionist grounded theory. Three of the women interviewed said they would use the term survivor to describe themselves, but most of the women felt it did not fit with their experiences. The accounts of those who accepted and rejected the survivor identity are explored, and subthemes in the latter are “survivor as somebody else” and “cancer's ongoing presence.” This article calls into question the basing of intervention strategies on the notion of the “cancer survivor,” and the assumption that younger women favour the survivor identity. Participants struggled with the demand to live up to the ideal of the survivor, which implied a high degree of agency where in reality, cancer was a disempowering experience. Being labelled a survivor obscured ongoing impacts of cancer on the young women's lives.

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“…[13] In addition, the financial implication associated with the treatment is an added burden, which eventually affects the overall functioning of an individual. [14] Thus, chemotherapy treatment produces an enormous physical, psychological, and emotional trauma among cancer patients, influencing their overall QOL.…”

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Quality of life and its determinants in adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment in Pakistan

Chagani

Parpio

Gul

et al. 2017

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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Objective:Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Likewise, in Pakistan, it is a major health problem, with an approximate increase each year. Cancer treatment, particularly chemotherapy, produces a detrimental effect on individuals’ well-being. Since the past few years, quality of life (QOL) is considered as the primary goal of cancer treatment in patients’ survival. This study aimed to assess the QOL and its determinants in adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.Methods:An analytical cross-sectional design was employed to achieve the study objectives, utilizing consecutive sampling technique. A total of 150 adult (>19 years) cancer patients were recruited from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. The data were collected using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General, a QOL questionnaire. Multiple linear regression was run to determine the effect of predictor variables, with a mean QOL score.Results:The overall mean score of QOL as 57.37. The domains of physical and emotional well-being were mainly affected by the chemotherapy treatment. Variables such as no previous hospitalization and no significant changes in life events were positively associated with the QOL. On the other hand, being female, unemployed, chemotherapy side effects (>1 week), impaired socialization, and discrimination by family/relatives were negatively associated with the QOL.Conclusions:The study findings suggested an overall low QOL among adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. It is recognized as a stressful treatment, which adversely affects the QOL of cancer patients. Interventions should focus on both the physical and psychological issues and need to be addressed to improve the QOL of adult cancer patients.

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A Two-Center Study of Muslim Women's Views of Breast Cancer and Breast Health Practices in Pakistan and the UK

Cited by 31 publications

References 29 publications

Breaking the Silence: Breast Cancer Knowledge and Beliefs Among Somali Muslim Women in Seattle, Washington

Breaking the Silence: Breast Cancer Knowledge and Beliefs Among Somali Muslim Women in Seattle, Washington

A qualitative exploration of the meaning of the term “survivor” to young women living with a history of breast cancer

Quality of life and its determinants in adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment in Pakistan

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