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A Qualitative Grounded Theory Approach To Reducing Breast Cancer Disparities In The Latina Population, Dbora Schrett
A Qualitative Grounded Theory Approach To Reducing Breast Cancer Disparities In The Latina Population, Dbora Schrett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among Latinas. Several barriers persist when accessing health care and utilization of healthcare services such as annual mammograms, leading to a late-stage diagnosis or death related to breast cancer illness. Consequently, this study was important to further examine potential risk factors such as beliefs, cultural context, health insurance, and socioeconomic status for this population. Further, gaps in research provide limited evidence of risk factors adversely influencing high morbidity and mortality incidence. The purpose was to focus on disparities in breast cancer experiences within Latina communities in the United States. A qualitative foundation …
Health Care Facilities As A Predictor Of Breast Cancer Survival Rates, Elizabeth Natalie Webster
Health Care Facilities As A Predictor Of Breast Cancer Survival Rates, Elizabeth Natalie Webster
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The disparity between survival rates for Black and White women with breast cancer is well documented and has been examined in terms socioeconomics, environment, tumor type, and genetics. However, there is little examination of the role of health care facilities in cancer disparities. Health care facilities are representative of societal norms and beliefs that include location, quality of care, finance, policies, and staffing; therefore, they are a proxy for social justice and social change. The purpose of this study was to examine correlations between health care facility type; social determinants of cancer such as poverty, culture, and social justice; and …
Breast Cancer Disparities Among African American Women Corresponding To Health Service Barriers, Dianne Jamerson
Breast Cancer Disparities Among African American Women Corresponding To Health Service Barriers, Dianne Jamerson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American women tend to experience higher health disparities in cancer-related illness than any other female population in the United States. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to identify and examine access-related barriers that play a significant role in the decision-making process of this population when seeking breast cancer health services. The central research question explored the effect that barriers to health care have on African American women in the Southeastern region of the United States. Secondary research questions explored the role the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 has on improving access to affordable, quality …
Cultural Competence To Decrease Advanced Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis In An Appalachian Kentucky Population, Deborah Heard Stakelin
Cultural Competence To Decrease Advanced Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis In An Appalachian Kentucky Population, Deborah Heard Stakelin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite American College of Radiology guidelines for breast cancer screening, the Appalachian Kentucky population has an increasing number of advanced stage breast cancer diagnoses related to a delay in mammogram screening initiation. A potential contributing factor for the delay in screenings is a lack of culturally competent care to support the need for early detection of breast cancer in the identified population. The purpose of this staff education project was to improve the knowledge base and skill set of health care employees concerning the most advantageous practice to increase cultural competence in the health care setting. A practice-focused question related …
Health Seeking Behavior In African American Women, Lorretta Larmond-Hyman
Health Seeking Behavior In African American Women, Lorretta Larmond-Hyman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Disparities exist in the health-seeking behavior of African American (AA) women in the United States. Specifically, AA women 40 years and older often do not adhere to guidelines for breast cancer screening because of demographic and socioeconomic factors that have impacted health disparities. The purpose of this study was to research negative health-seeking behavior toward early-stage breast cancer detection in AA women 40 years and older. The main research questions addressed whether there is a relationship between negative health-seeking behavior, operationally defined as lack of a personal doctor, lack of health insurance, and lack of doctor visits within the past …