The role of culture in breast health practices among Chinese–Australian women

Kwok, Cannas; Sullivan, Gerard; Cant, Rosemary

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2006.03.003

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“…27 In contrast, however, many studies have reported that the female Chinese immigrant population is still hesitant about seeking screening in the United States. 11,[27][28][29] Facione et al 28,30 found that Chinese American women believe that developing breast cancer was a consequence of tragic luck and were very likely to delay reporting symptoms and to favor the use of Chinese medicine before turning to Western therapies. Many Chinese immigrant women do not seek out breast cancer screening because of a lack of proficiency in English.…”

Section: Breast Cancer Preventative Practicesmentioning

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Predictors of Breast Examination Practices of Chinese Immigrants

Chen¹

2008

Cancer Nursing

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Breast cancer is a significant threat to Chinese women living in the United States. The purposes of this study are, first, to examine the relationships among breast cancer risk knowledge, general cancer beliefs, and breast examination practices and, second, to determine the predictors of breast examination practices among Chinese women in New York. The study offers a descriptive approach that makes use of a correlation cross-sectional survey (N = 135). Five significant predictors are related to breast examination practices as a result of the study findings: age, acculturation, private insurance status, legal status, and length of stay in New York. Findings show that women who have regular breast examinations most likely belong to older generations, as compared with their younger peers. Study findings suggest that healthcare providers must become more culturally sensitive to the practices and needs of Chinese immigrants. Evidently, providing information regarding cancer prevention targeted for female Chinese immigrants can help increase use of cancer screening tests.

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Section: Breast Cancer Preventative Practicesmentioning

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Predictors of Breast Examination Practices of Chinese Immigrants

Chen¹

2008

Cancer Nursing

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“…The lower participation rates were found related to provision of fewer services, difficulties in accessibility [3,4], poorer socioeconomic situation [5], and lower level of health literacy [6]. Other studies reported unique and culture-specific barriers to screening in different ethnic groups, such as Chinese-Australian [7], African American [8], Korean [9] and Arab [10] women.…”

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Developing and testing an instrument for identifying culture-specific barriers to breast cancer screening in Israeli Arab women

Cohen

Azaiza

2008

Acta Oncologica

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“…Additionally, after discovering a new breast symptom, 23% of women reported that they did not see a doctor about the symptom at all [33]. International and national studies highlight specific issues for women of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) in relation to breast cancer 'myths' which could impact on early detection [34,35].…”

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A national cancer control program: the ‘Down Under’ experience with breast cancer

Luxford

Zorbas

2008

Cancer Causes Control

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The use of national, coordinated and comprehensive strategies supported by evidence and focused on a specific cancer is one model for improving cancer control. The National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC) was established in Australia in 1995 to coordinate breast cancer control initiatives across the country and has successfully achieved a number of world-firsts in this thirteen year period. Crucial elements of the initiative have included broad consultation with key stakeholders, evidence-based focus, addressing recognized gaps in care, multidisciplinary input including consumer involvement, innovative approaches, and independent operation notwithstanding government funding. The NBCC's experience has been extended to ovarian cancer control and may be useful for others intending to establish national programs in cancer control.

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The role of culture in breast health practices among Chinese–Australian women

Cited by 42 publications

References 26 publications

Predictors of Breast Examination Practices of Chinese Immigrants

Predictors of Breast Examination Practices of Chinese Immigrants

Developing and testing an instrument for identifying culture-specific barriers to breast cancer screening in Israeli Arab women

A national cancer control program: the ‘Down Under’ experience with breast cancer

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