Abstract

The purpose of this poster presentation is to present the preliminary findings of a research aimed at assessing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with breast cancer self-examination, breast awareness, and the use of early screening programs among Islamic/Muslim refugee women in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.

Author Details

Louise Racine, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Sithokozile Maposa, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada; Isil Andsoy, PhD, School of Health, Nursing Department, Karabuk University, Safranbolu, Turkey

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Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Breast Cancer, Islamic/Muslim Culture, Refugee Women

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Breast cancer attitudes and beliefs among recent Islamic/Muslim refugee women in Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The purpose of this poster presentation is to present the preliminary findings of a research aimed at assessing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with breast cancer self-examination, breast awareness, and the use of early screening programs among Islamic/Muslim refugee women in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.