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The Impact Of Access, Socioeconomic Status, And Education, On Breast Cancer Screening In Boston, Ma, Chioma Azuonye
The Impact Of Access, Socioeconomic Status, And Education, On Breast Cancer Screening In Boston, Ma, Chioma Azuonye
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In Boston Massachusetts, Black and White women aged 50-74, experience limited access to breast cancer screening. The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate whether there is a correlation between breast cancer screening access to personal healthcare providers among Black and White women, aged 50- 74, in Boston, MA. The study focused on whether there was a correlation between breast cancer screening access and socioeconomic status among women, and whether a correlation existed between breast cancer screening and their educational levels. The study was informed by the health belief psychological framework. The study consisted of secondary data from the …