Predictors of Breast Cancer Screening among Immigrant Iranian Women in California

Abstract

This study is the first of its kind to explore predictors of Iranian immigrant women's breast cancer screening behaviors. This study provides valuable information to healthcare providers as well as researchers and public health educators. The findings can make a significant difference in designing guidelines for culturally sensitive interventions and educational material to improve breast cancer screening behaviors.

Predictors of Mammography Screening among Iranian Women Attending Outpatient Clinics in Tehran, Iran

“…Similarly, self-efficacy was investigated as a significant predictor of participation in previous studies (Lechner, 1997;Savage, 1996). The majority of women also lacked confidence in performing breast self exams (Shirazi, 2006). A significant positive relationship has been also found between breast self-exam and self-efficacy (Brailey, 1986,: Edgar et al, 1984.…”

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Time to Follow-Up after an Abnormal Mammogram

“…20,21,32,[36][37][38][39][40][41][42] In order to successfully implement interventions that overcome such barriers, the emerging consensus is that such initiatives need to be culturally tailored to the specific group of individuals in need. [43][44][45][46][47] Interventions should also involve the local community and should be related to each aspect of the described barriers that may be contributing to the delays in follow-up. For example, community health workers could be used to assist in educating patients and helping them to navigate the complex healthcare system.…”

Factors that Influence Awareness of Breast Cancer Screening among Arab Women in Qatar: Results from a Cross Sectional Survey

“…Accurate and varied sources of information about breast health and BCS from health care providers (especially physicians), mass media, and social networks can positively influence women's knowledge and practice of BCS (Al-Qattan, et al, 2007;Dandash and Al-Mohaimeed, 2007;Montazeri, et al, 2008;Hoffman et al, 2010). Facilitators of BCS behavior include having support from male relatives, receiving information about breast cancer or BCS from health care professionals (HCP) other than doctors, and having a doctor's recommendation (Haji-Mahmoodi, 2002;Madanat and Merrill, 2002;Cohen and Azaiza, 2005;Azaiza and Cohen, 2006;Shirazi et al, 2006;Dandash and Al-Mohaimeed, 2007;Dow Meneses and Yarbro, 2007;El Saghir et al, 2007;Alkhasawneh et al, 2009;Gürsoy et al, 2009;Jaradeen, 2010;El Hajj and Hamid, 2011).…”