Predictors of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings in Central Illinois' Latina Women
In the U.S., Latina women experience one of the highest rates of death from breast and cervical cancer (Selvin & Brett, 2003). In a literature review, Buki (1999) reported that women detect the illness at a late stage because they do not adhere to the recommended guidelines for early detection such as: breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast exam (CBE), mammograms and Pap smears. This study attempted to examine some barriers and facilitative conditions for early detection of breast and cervical cancer in central Illinois Latina women. Consequently, this study will explore the influence of knowledge about the disease, acculturation, levels of formal education, health insurance, family history of cancer and previous screening recommendations on the adherence to early detection behaviors. Ways to foster self-efficacy among Latina women is an area of importance in future health promotion efforts.
School:
University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
Research Advisor:
Dr. Lydia P. Buki
Department of Research Advisor:
Counseling Psychology
Year of Publication:
2004