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Unsolved problems in early breast cancer detection: focus on the underserved

R A Hiatt1, R J Pasick

  • 1Northern California Cancer Center, Union City 94587, USA.

Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Cancer screening rates among diverse women are similar, but socioeconomic factors persist. Tailored interventions are needed for underserved populations, emphasizing community partnerships for effective cancer control.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cancer Epidemiology
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Numerous efforts have aimed to improve cancer screening for diverse women, assuming survival differences stem from early detection.
  • Recent data suggest breast cancer screening rates are no longer significantly different across African American, Hispanic, and white women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine current breast cancer screening practices among diverse racial/ethnic groups.
  • To identify persistent disparities influencing cancer screening and outcomes.
  • To inform tailored interventions for underserved populations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the 1992 National Health Interview Survey.
  • Analysis of a 1992 survey from San Francisco Bay Area multiethnic communities.

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Main Results:

  • Self-reported breast cancer screening rates do not significantly differ among African American, Hispanic, and white women.
  • Significant socioeconomic disparities persist, including education, income, immigration recency, and English proficiency.
  • Effective interventions require tailoring to specific racial, ethnic, and cultural contexts.

Conclusions:

  • While screening rates may be converging, socioeconomic factors continue to create disparities in cancer care.
  • Interventions must be culturally sensitive and address the needs of underserved communities.
  • Community-based partnerships are crucial for translating research into practice and improving cancer control infrastructure.