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University of Chicago Medical Center
Fear, misconceptions about screenings keep many African-Americans from getting mammograms
November 27th, 2008
Training physicians and caregivers to improve cultural sensitivity and communication with economically disadvantaged African-American patients could influence these women to get mammograms that could save their lives, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. The study found that many African-American women perceive they are being treated with disrespect and receive inadequate explanations about screenings when they go to health care facilities. These experiences influenced their decisions to skip mammograms. They also fear they won't receive correct treatment so they avoid mammograms altogether, the study adds. "The issue...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-27)
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