Análisis cualitativo sobre el cumplimiento con mamografía de cernimiento de mujeres de edad mediana en Puerto Rico / Qualitative analysis on screening mammography compliance among middle-aged women in Puerto Rico
P. R. health sci. j
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21(3): 221-231, Sept. 2002.
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: lil-334012
RESUMO
Screening mammogram utilization is a critical issue in early detection of breast cancer. However, it is underutilized by different sectors, particularly low-income women. The objective of this study was to utilize the method known as focus group to probe into obstacles to screening mammogram among low-income women in the ages 40 to 64 in Puerto Rico once they had a physician's referral. The women in the study had knowledge of breast self-examination, clinical breast exam and mammogram as tests to detect breast cancer. Yet, they had no adequate knowledge about current screening guidelines. Attitudes toward pain or discomfort related to the mammogram and fear of a breast cancer diagnosis were the personal reasons most often cited for non-compliance in the focus group discussions. In the case of external or systemic barriers, the most prevalent reasons offered were: cost of the mammogram, transportation, and negative factors associated to the doctor-patient relationship.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Poverty
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Mammography
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Mass Screening
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Patient Compliance
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Practice guideline
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Puerto Rico
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
P. R. health sci. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Puerto Rico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Puerto Rico/PR
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