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Steps To Evaluate The Emory Breast Center Cancer Education Class, Jillian B. Ogden
Steps To Evaluate The Emory Breast Center Cancer Education Class, Jillian B. Ogden
Public Health Theses
Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) data estimates that 207,090 women will be diagnosed with and 39,840 women will die of cancer of the breast in 2011. Cancer can be a very intimidating illness and cause a great deal of anxiety. This anxiety can sometimes progress into a very serious medical problem. Interpersonal relationships, such as that between a patient and provider can influence health behavior. Communication functions of patient-provider communication such as, information exchange, uncertainty management, can improve health outcomes both directly and indirectly. For example, cancer education can help ease anxiety by familiarizing the patient with their particular …
Urban Versus Rural Patterns Of Mammography Use: An Analysis Of Two Southeastern States, Valerie Miranda Bycott
Urban Versus Rural Patterns Of Mammography Use: An Analysis Of Two Southeastern States, Valerie Miranda Bycott
Public Health Theses
Mammography is widely recognized as the best method to detect breast cancer. This study examined the screening rate differences among women who live in urban and rural counties in Georgia and North Carolina. Data on the mammography screening rates was obtained from the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for 2002 and 2004. To assess the availability of mammography facilities, data was obtained from the Mammography Facility Database provided by the FDA. Multivariate logistic regression showed that having a usual source of care in urban counties was a positive predictor of women 40-59 years of age getting screened in both …