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The Witness Project In Whitehall, Oh, Freda Allyson Hucek
The Witness Project In Whitehall, Oh, Freda Allyson Hucek
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
Abstract
The Witness Project (WP) is an evidence-based breast cancer screening intervention that will be implemented in Whitehall, Ohio, at three different churches by the Franklin County Health Department. The WP will target African American women 50-74 years old who are non-compliant with current United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) breast cancer screening recommendations. African American women face disproportionately higher mortality rates from breast cancer when compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the United States and in Whitehall. African American women are less likely to discuss breast cancer and preventive screening services within their community. The WP …