Annotated Bibliography: Breast Cancer and Early Prevention of Breast Cancer Among Minorities and Those With Lower Socioeconomic Statuses.
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women today. According to Meredith (2013), there have been many advances in breast cancer screening and early detection, but incidences of breast cancer still remain exceptionally high among American women. In previous experiences, I have had the opportunity of working with cancer patients, including those with breast cancer. It was then, and even now, through my various clinical rotations that I have become especially burdened by the devastating impact of cancer. As a nurse, I want to do my best to ensure that all patients have access to …show more content…
(2013). Factors influencing participation in breast cancer screening. British Journal of Nursing, 22(17), 1021-1026. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.proxy.kennesaw.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=48b140f5-d1a7-4e80-86b3-1d4dfe46f194%40sessionmgr114&vid=2&hid=121
In this article, published by the British Journal of Nursing, researchers provide an integrative review of literature from journals, electronic databases, textbooks, government reports, and various other resources to analyze the many factors that influence women’s participation in breast cancer screening. The research throughout the article presented two main ideas. First, it suggests that the source of awareness for breast cancer screenings may differ for black minorities, when compared to Caucasian British women. Research revealed that African American women learn about breast cancer prevention primarily through their general practitioner, whereas Caucasian women learn through the media (Edgar, Glackin, Hughes, Mary, & Rogers, 2013). Because participation in breast cancer screenings is lower overall for black minorities, findings suggest that the amount of information being provided on mammography screenings by physicians should be …show more content…
According to the articles, we’ve learned of the various ways in which women learn about breast cancer prevention, that there are delays in seeking medical care for minorities, and that there is unequal access to breast care for minority women and those with lower socioeconomic statuses. Healthcare professionals can encourage African American women not to delay seeking medical care when they notice physical changes in their breasts. Furthermore, we can work together to make sure that equal access to follow up breast cancer care is available to all patients, it all walks of life. There will continually be a need to create awareness for breast cancer prevention and by taking these things into consideration, we can all work together to make a
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women today. According to Meredith (2013), there have been many advances in breast cancer screening and early detection, but incidences of breast cancer still remain exceptionally high among American women. In previous experiences, I have had the opportunity of working with cancer patients, including those with breast cancer. It was then, and even now, through my various clinical rotations that I have become especially burdened by the devastating impact of cancer. As a nurse, I want to do my best to ensure that all patients have access to …show more content…
(2013). Factors influencing participation in breast cancer screening. British Journal of Nursing, 22(17), 1021-1026. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.proxy.kennesaw.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=48b140f5-d1a7-4e80-86b3-1d4dfe46f194%40sessionmgr114&vid=2&hid=121
In this article, published by the British Journal of Nursing, researchers provide an integrative review of literature from journals, electronic databases, textbooks, government reports, and various other resources to analyze the many factors that influence women’s participation in breast cancer screening. The research throughout the article presented two main ideas. First, it suggests that the source of awareness for breast cancer screenings may differ for black minorities, when compared to Caucasian British women. Research revealed that African American women learn about breast cancer prevention primarily through their general practitioner, whereas Caucasian women learn through the media (Edgar, Glackin, Hughes, Mary, & Rogers, 2013). Because participation in breast cancer screenings is lower overall for black minorities, findings suggest that the amount of information being provided on mammography screenings by physicians should be …show more content…
According to the articles, we’ve learned of the various ways in which women learn about breast cancer prevention, that there are delays in seeking medical care for minorities, and that there is unequal access to breast care for minority women and those with lower socioeconomic statuses. Healthcare professionals can encourage African American women not to delay seeking medical care when they notice physical changes in their breasts. Furthermore, we can work together to make sure that equal access to follow up breast cancer care is available to all patients, it all walks of life. There will continually be a need to create awareness for breast cancer prevention and by taking these things into consideration, we can all work together to make a