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ERIC Number: EJ1211638
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-May
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-7315
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A Culturally Tailored Intervention for Promoting Breast Cancer Screening among Women from Faith-Based Communities in Israel: A Randomized Controlled Study
Freund, Anat; Cohen, Miri; Azaiza, Faisal
Research on Social Work Practice, v29 n4 p375-388 May 2019
Lower rates of screening for early detection of cancer were reported among ethnic minorities and faith-based communities. The purpose of the article is to assess the effect of a culturally based intervention program intended to increase breast cancer screening adherence among two groups in Israel: ultra-Orthodox Jewish and Arab women. Using a randomized controlled study design, 598 participants completed the 3-month follow-up questionnaire regarding adherence to screening and perceived effect of intervention. Results show that having a lower level of religious beliefs and gaining a better understanding of the importance of screenings were significant predictors of performing breast awareness practice (BAP) and undergoing clinical breast examination (CBE) in both groups. We conclude that interventions should be specifically tailored to cultural groups to reduce barriers stemming from unique beliefs and perceptions, which prevent individuals in these groups from undergoing screening. Special efforts should be made to increase CBE among young women.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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