BACKGROUND: This community-based participatory research was conducted to provide a preliminary understanding of how Afghan women in Northern California view their breast health. METHODS: Results were based on demographics and in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with 53 non-English-speaking first-generation immigrant Muslim Afghan women 40 years and older. RESULTS: Findings showed low levels of knowledge and awareness about breast cancer and low utilization of early-detection examinations for breast cancer among participants. CONCLUSIONS: The findings also suggest a significant need for a community-based breast health education program that recognizes the unique social, cultural, and religious dynamics of the Muslim Afghan community.
BACKGROUND: This community-based participatory research was conducted to provide a preliminary understanding of how Afghan women in Northern California view their breast health. METHODS: Results were based on demographics and in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with 53 non-English-speaking first-generation immigrant Muslim Afghan women 40 years and older. RESULTS: Findings showed low levels of knowledge and awareness about breast cancer and low utilization of early-detection examinations for breast cancer among participants. CONCLUSIONS: The findings also suggest a significant need for a community-based breast health education program that recognizes the unique social, cultural, and religious dynamics of the Muslim Afghan community.
Authors: Matthew Gondek; May Shogan; Frances G Saad-Harfouche; Elisa M Rodriguez; Deborah O Erwin; Kim Griswold; Martin C Mahoney Journal: J Cancer Educ Date: 2015-09 Impact factor: 2.037
Authors: James R Hébert; William A Satariano; Daniela B Friedman; Cheryl A Armstead; Allen Greiner; Tisha M Felder; Thomas A Coggins; Sora Tanjasiri; Kathryn L Braun Journal: Prog Community Health Partnersh Date: 2015