Factors associated with routine screening for the early detection of breast cancer in cultural-ethnic and faith-based communities

Factors associated with routine screening for the early detection of breast cancer in cultural-ethnic and faith-based communities

By: Freund A., Cohen M., Azaiza F.
Published in: Ethnicity and Health
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: Social Welfare & Health Sciences  | Time: 2019 |  Link
Description: Objectives: Studies have shown a lower adherence to health behaviors among women in cultural-ethnic minorities and faith -based communities, especially lower screening attendance for the early detection of breast cancer. This study compares factors related to cancer screening adherence in two distinct cultural-ethnic minorities in Israel: Arab women as a cultural-ethnic min