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Published on: February 2, 2020
Assessing knowledge of breast self exams in older African-American women
1Cleveland State University, School of Nursing, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214, USA. a.jennings@csuohio.edu
Abstract:
Breast cancer mortality rates for older women increase dramatically with age. This descriptive study assessed the knowledge of breast self-exams (BSEs) via pre-tests and post-tests in older African-American women (> 60) at an initial session (Time 1), and then again at a follow-up session (Time 2) two months later. A sample of 57 older African-American women living in inner city apartment buildings participated in the study. There were significant differences between pre-test Time 1 and post-test Time 1 (p = .000) and pre-test Time 2 and post-test Time 2 (p = .000). In addition, a significant difference was detected between pre-test Time 1 and pre-test Time 2 (p = .039). Additionally, a content analysis revealed what factors would influence older African-American women to continue to perform BSEs in the future. Providing BSE education to older African-American women may be useful in decreasing mortality rates for breast cancer.
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