Barriers for breast cancer screening among Asian women: a mini literature review.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-37275
ABSTRACT
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Asian women. Breast cancer is detected in advanced stages and among younger age group women in Asia. The delay in presentation is attributed mainly to the social-cultural perception of the disease, poverty, and the strong influence of traditional medicine. Many of Asian women are not aware of the importance of regular screening. Cultural attitudes toward breast cancer screening tests, modesty, lack of encouragement by family members and physicians are the major inhibitors to women's participation in breast cancer screening. Health education using media and community health programs to create awareness of the advantages of earlier presentation and diagnosis of breast cancer in Asian women can motivate participation in breast cancer screening programs.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Pobreza
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Neoplasias da Mama
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Programas de Rastreamento
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Educação em Saúde
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Saúde da Mulher
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Características Culturais
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Povo Asiático
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
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Estudo de rastreamento
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
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