Back to Search
Start Over
Knowledge, Behavior, and Fears Concerning Breast and Cervical Cancer Among Older Low-Income Mexican-American Women
- Source :
- American Journal of Preventive Medicine; March-April 1997, Vol. 13 Issue: 2 p137-142, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 1997
-
Abstract
- Although recent studies have documented the low participation level of Hispanic women in cancer screening, few have examined their predisposing knowledge and attitudes concerning cancer. We documented the knowledge and fears concerning cancer of an older population of Mexican-American women and how these factors relate to screening behavior and sociodemographic characteristics.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07493797 and 18732607
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Preventive Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs44962761
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0749-3797(18)30211-3