Fulfilling the Potential of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Fulfilling the Potential of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2003-05-07

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 0309170133

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Cancer ranks second only to heart disease as a leading cause of death in the United States, making it a tremendous burden in years of life lost, patient suffering, and economic costs. Fulfilling the Potential for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection reviews the proof that we can dramatically reduce cancer rates. The National Cancer Policy Board, part of the Institute of Medicine, outlines a national strategy to realize the promise of cancer prevention and early detection, including specific and wide-ranging recommendations. Offering a wealth of information and directly addressing major controversies, the book includes: A detailed look at how significantly cancer could be reduced through lifestyle changes, evaluating approaches used to alter eating, smoking, and exercise habits. An analysis of the intuitive notion that screening for cancer leads to improved health outcomes, including a discussion of screening methods, potential risks, and current recommendations. An examination of cancer prevention and control opportunities in primary health care delivery settings, including a review of interventions aimed at improving provider performance. Reviews of professional education and training programs, research trends and opportunities, and federal programs that support cancer prevention and early detection. This in-depth volume will be of interest to policy analysts, cancer and public health specialists, health care administrators and providers, researchers, insurers, medical journalists, and patient advocates.

A Socioecological View Of Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Uptake Of Breast Cancer Screening In Multicultural Populations
A Socioecological View Of Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Uptake Of Breast Cancer Screening In Multicultural Populations

Author: Bilikisu Elewonibi

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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Individual attitudes and perceptions are seen as the basis for determining health screening behavior. Preventive behavior is also influenced by factors acting at the individual and community levels. Interventions are likely to be more effective when they address determinants at all levels because significant and dynamic interrelationships exist among different levels of health determinants. The following papers identify structural, organizational, and sociocultural influences that may preclude women from using preventive health care, specifically breast-screening services, and affect individual attitudes toward breast cancer screening. The Evaluation of a Breast Cancer Screening Program in Nigeria examines the objectives and resources of a nonprofits breast cancer screening program to determine if its expectations are realistic and achievable within its current in the context. The Association of Chronic Diseases and Mammography among Medicare Beneficiaries Living in Appalachia examines the associations between the number and prevalence of chronic health conditions and adherence to breast screening guidelines among Medicare beneficiaries in four Appalachian states. Breast Cancer Screening and Health Care System Distrust by Race and Nativity in Philadelphia examines the influence of health care system distrust on breast cancer screening utilization among residents of southeast Pennsylvania by race and nativity. These studies offer a socioecological view of attitudes and perceptions toward uptake of mammograms in three different populations. These attitudes, whether perceived or actual, act as barriers that prevent vulnerable women in multicultural societies from using breast cancer screening services. A better understanding of these womens perceptions and beliefs allows for sustainable macro and micro level approaches to lowering barriers and achieving greater participation of women from minority or other disadvantaged social groups in breast cancer programs.