Determinants of breast cancer screening in Arab American women: A comparative, cross-sectional study

Abstract

This study highlights the significance of knowledge, culture and religion in preventive health and breast cancer screening in Arab American women, an ethnic minority with very low screening rates. Healthcare professionals need to consider such determinants of health to be able to reach out to this population.

Authors

Manal Alatrash

Author Details

Manal Alatrash, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Breast Cancer Screening and Preventive Health, Ethnic Minority Populations, Culture and Religion, Arab American Women

Recommended Citation

Alatrash, Manal, "Determinants of breast cancer screening in Arab American women: A comparative, cross-sectional study" (2020). INRC (Congress). 134.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2020/presentations_2020/134

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

Video/Audio Streaming

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