Reaching special populations with breast and cervical cancer public education

Abstract

With passage of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990, significant activity has emerged in the development, implementation, and evaluation of breast and cervical cancer screening programs targeting underserved populations. This activity has prompted health educators and program planners to identify barriers to breast and cervical cancer screening specific to low-income and minority women, those traditionally underserved by cancer control programs, and to develop strategies that address these barriers. The authors reviewed current knowledge regarding barriers to breast and cervical cancer screening and public education interventions that address them. The results and implications for program planning activities are presented.

Health literacy: more choice, but do cancer patients have the skills to decide?

“…1995; Baker et al . 1997), breast and cervical screening services (Coyne et al . 1992; Lindau et al .…”

Factors Affecting Mammography Behavior and Intention Among Korean Women

“…Studies have found that perceived susceptibility and severity are not associated with mammography screening (Holm, Frank, & Curtin, 1999;Maxwell et al, 1998;Thomas et al, 1996), although many studies have identifi ed perceived benefi ts to be positively associated (Choi, Park, & Han, 2001;Holm et al;Thomas et al) and perceived barriers to be negatively associated with mammography screening. Researchers have concluded that cost, time, lack of physician referrals, and concern about radiation exposure are barriers that signifi cantly affect mammography use (Coyne, Hohman, & Levinson, 1992;Maxwell et al, 1998).…”

Predictors of Cervical Cancer Screening: An Application of Health Belief Model

“…This powerlessness may account for some of the anxiety associated with cancer. According previous evidences, a major barrier to cancer screening was culturally based embarrassment and similar emotions ( Coyne , 1992, Bakemeier et al, 1995, Stein , 1990. The inability to speak English fluently interferes with Hispanic women's ability to obtain important health information and to communicate with health professionals.…”