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Mammography Adherence and Beliefs in a Sample of Low-Income African American Women.

Authors :
Champion, Victoria L.
Springston, Jeffrey
Source :
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 1999, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p228. 13p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Describes the link between the stages of mammography adherence and perceptions of susceptibility of getting breast cancer risks, barriers and benefits to breast cancer screening among low-income African American women in the United States. Differences in specific barriers by stage; Importance of understanding the stages of adherence in promoting mammography use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10705503
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3349373
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327558ijbm0603_2