Native American recruitment into breast cancer screening: the NAWWA project.

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Authors

Linda Burhansstipanov · Native American Cancer Initiatives (United States)

Abstract

The lay health adviser program was effective in recruiting American Indian women to have screening mammography. Barriers to participation were complex and often involved cultural values and beliefs.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Primary Care and Health Outcomes Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 28-32

DOI: 10.1080/08858190009528649

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