Author | Hall, Maria B. | |
Author | Carter-Francique, Akilah R. | |
Author | Llyod, Stacy M. | |
Author | Eden, Tiffany M. | |
Author | Zuniga, Angie V. | |
Author | Guidry, Jeffrey J. | |
Author | Jones, Lovell A. | |
Date Accessioned | 2020-04-17T17:44:02Z | |
Date Available | 2020-04-17T17:44:02Z | |
Date of Issue | 2015 | |
Identifier (URI) | http://hdl.handle.net/10342/8216 | |
Description | Breast cancer mortality has affected African American women at a disproportionate rate. The purpose of this research was
to assess how health professionals’ cultural competence contributes to African American women’s barriers to and receipt
of mammograms. Sixty-one African American women residing in Harris County, Texas, shared their views within a series
of focus groups. Theoretical propositions from the PEN-3 model were used to understand mammography adherence at
the interpersonal level. Participants noted various perceived factors associated with mammography incompliance. Lack of
professionalism of clinicians and clerical staff contributed to a decrease in health care services utilization. In addition, cultural
insensitivity and discriminatory behavior enabled an attitude of medical mistrust. Improving patient–provider communication,
through culturally appropriate centered educational efforts, is a beneficial strategy for breast health programs among
underserved populations. | en_US |
Subject | African Americans, breast health, screening, cultural competence, patient–provider communication | en_US |
Title | Bias Within: Examining the Role of Cultural Competence Perceptions in Mammography Adherence | en_US |
Type | Article | en_US |
Identifier (DOI) | 10.1177/2158244015576547 | |
Journal Name | SAGE Open | en_US |
Journal Volume | 5 | en_US |
Journal Issue | 1 | en_US |