Breast cancer screening behaviors among African American women with a strong family history of breast cancer

Halbert, Chanita Hughes; Kessler, Lisa; Wileyto, E. Paul; Weathers, Benita; Stopfer, Jill E.; Domchek, Susan M.; Collier, Aliya; Brewster, Kiyona

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.06.003

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“…A study of breast cancer screening behaviour among Turkish women shows that 17% of the women reported performing BSE on a regular basis (Secginli and Nahcivan, 2006). Another study among African American women with a strong family history of breast cancer showed that most women adhered to recommendations for mammography (75%), CBE (93%) and 41% performed excessive BSE (Halbert et al, 2006).…”

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Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviour among Women with a Positive Family History: A Cross Sectional Study

Subramanian

Oranye²,

Masri³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast cancer is the commonest type of cancer among women, and in Malaysia 50-60% of the new cases are being detected at late stages. Do age, education level, income, ethnicity, relationship with breast cancer patients and knowledge of breast cancer risk factors influence breast screening practices? This study revealed interesting but significant differences. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of breast cancer risk factors and early detection measures among women in a high risk group. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional survey of one hundred and thirty one women relatives of breast cancer patients was carried out. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, during hospital visits. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: The majority of the respondents (71%) had poor knowledge of the risk factors for breast cancer. Income, relationship with a patient and practise of breast cancer screening predicted performance of mammography, R 2 =0.467, F=12.568, p<0.0001. Conclusions: The finding shows inadequate knowledge of breast cancer risk factors and poor cancer screening practise among women with family history of breast cancer. Poor knowledge and practise of breast screening are likely to lead to late stage presentation of breast cancer disease. Some important predictors of breast cancer screening behaviour among women with positive family history of breast cancer were identified. An understanding of the strengths and significance of the association between these factors and breast screening behaviour is vital for developing more targeted breast health promotion.

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Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviour among Women with a Positive Family History: A Cross Sectional Study

Subramanian

Oranye²,

Masri³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…However, adapting a screening method depends on several factors including religious beliefs, attitude of physicians or primary care providers, and motivation by the community nurses [4] [38]. It has been reported that employment status and availability of social support have an effect on improving the breast health because employed woman can afford health care and other advanced forms of breast screening methods such as mammogram, while the unemployed women have time to regularly perform SBE but cannot afford other more reliable breast screening methods [34] [39].…”

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A Cross Sectional Study of the Knowledge and Practice of Self-Breast Examination among Market Women at the Makola Shopping Mall, Accra, Ghana

Kudzawu¹,

Agbokey²,

Ahorlu³

2016

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Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide. With an estimated incidence of 1,676,633 with 521,817 deaths in the year 2012, the figure is expected to hit the 82.5 millionth mark by 2015. Breast cancer screening is reported to be extremely low in most low-middle income countries like Ghana. This study was to determine the knowledge and practices of self-breast examination among market women at Makola Shopping Mall in Accra, Ghana. Methods: The study was conducted at the Makola Shopping Mall in Accra among women above the age of 20 years who owned a store and sell at the mall. Data were collected using mixed method involving in-depth interviews and questionnaire survey. Random samples of 170 participants were selected from a population of 400 for the quantitative survey. A total of eight in-depth interviews were conducted to generate qualitative data to complement the survey data. Results: Majority (60%) of the respondents were between the ages of 20 -40 years. There's a high literacy rate among the participants. Though awareness of self-breast examination was very high (93%), only 27% practiced self-breast examination in line with the recommended one week period after menses due to lack of knowledge of the basic skills to do self-breast examination. Conclusion: In view of the lack of knowledge resulting in non-performance of self-breast examination, continuous education on breast cancer screening should be given to the women to enable them acquire the skills of performing self-breast examination to promote early detection of the disease.

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“…Despite evidence supporting the clinical utility of GC/T for mutations of the BRCA1/2 genes, factors contributing to underuse GC/T by high-risk African American women are poorly understood (Halbert et al 2006). African American women are less likely than White women to undergo genetic counseling and testing after controlling for family history of breast cancer (Armstrong, Micco, Carney, Stopfer, & Putt, 2005; Haffty, Silber, Matloff, Chung, & Lannin, 2006; Honda, 2003).…”

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“…African American women are less likely than White women to undergo genetic counseling and testing after controlling for family history of breast cancer (Armstrong, Micco, Carney, Stopfer, & Putt, 2005; Haffty, Silber, Matloff, Chung, & Lannin, 2006; Honda, 2003). Participation in genetic testing is limited among African American women even after undergoing genetic counseling (Halbert et al, 2006; Susswein, Skrzynia, Lange et al, 2008; Thompson et al, 2002). Genetic testing may be especially important for African American women because of earlier age of diagnosis, higher rates of mortality, and worse prognosis compared to White women (American Cancer Society, 2011; Glanz, Croyle, Chollette, & Pinn, 2003; Simon et al 2006).…”

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African American Women's Limited Knowledge and Experiences with Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Breast Cancer

Sheppard

Graves

Christopher

et al. 2013

Journal of Genetic Counseling

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Genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast cancer have the potential benefit of early detection and early interventions in African American women. However, African American women have low use of these services compared to White women. We conducted two focus groups with African American women diagnosed with breast cancer (affected group, n=13) and women with at least one first-degree relative with breast/ovarian cancer (unaffected group, n= 8). A content analysis approach was employed to analyze interview data. Breast cancer survivors had more knowledge about genetic counseling and testing than participants who were unaffected with cancer. However, knowledge about genetic counseling was limited in both groups. Barriers to pursuing genetic counseling and testing included poor understanding of the genetic counseling and testing process, fear of carrying the mutation, concerns about discrimination, and cost. Motivators to participate in genetic counseling and testing included desire to help family members, insurance coverage, and potential of benefiting the larger African American community. Education efforts are needed to increase genetic counseling and testing awareness in the African American community.

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Breast cancer screening behaviors among African American women with a strong family history of breast cancer

Cited by 27 publications

References 13 publications

Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviour among Women with a Positive Family History: A Cross Sectional Study

Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviour among Women with a Positive Family History: A Cross Sectional Study

A Cross Sectional Study of the Knowledge and Practice of Self-Breast Examination among Market Women at the Makola Shopping Mall, Accra, Ghana

African American Women's Limited Knowledge and Experiences with Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Breast Cancer

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