Journal Title
Title of Journal: J Immigrant Minority Health
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Abbravation: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
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Authors: Luisel J RicksSanti Nicole Thompson Altovise Ewing Barbara Harrison Kimberly Higginbotham Cherie Spencer Adeyinka Laiyemo Robert DeWitty Lori Wilson Sara Horton Jacqueline DunmoreGriffith Carla Williams Wayne Frederick
Publish Date: 2015/07/23
Volume: 18, Issue: 5, Pages: 1175-1182
Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify predictors of selfreported family health history of breast cancer in an ethnically diverse population of women participating in a breast cancer screening program Participants completed a selfadministered questionnaire about their demography health breast health and family health history of breast cancer The association between family health history of breast cancer and categorical variables were analyzed using the T test chi square and multinominal logistic regression Those who were least likely to report a family history of cancer were African Americans p = 002 and immigrant women from South America p 0001 and Africa p = 004 However 344 reported having a seconddegree maternal relative with breast cancer compared to 69 who reported having a second degree paternal relative with breast cancer Therefore there is a need to increase efforts to educate families about the importance of collecting and sharing one’s family health historyThis project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Center for Research Resources NCRRUL1RR031975 National Institutes of Health through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program CTSA a trademark of DHHS part of the Roadmap Initiative “ReEngineering the Clinical Research Enterprise” from the RCMI Program at Howard University Division of Research Infrastructure National Center for Research Resources NIH NCRRG12 RR003048 and the Howard University Cancer Center/Johns Hopkins Cancer Center Partnership National Cancer Institute NCIU54 CA091431 Permission has been obtained from individuals listed on the acknowledgements
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- Associations Between Discrimination and Cardiovascular Health Among Asian Indians in the United States
- Associations Between Discrimination and Cardiovascular Health Among Asian Indians in the United States
- Fear of Deportation May Limit Legal Immigrants’ Access to HIV/AIDS-Related Care: A Survey of Swedish Language School Students in Northern Sweden
- Prevalence of Depression and Suicidal Behaviors Among Male Migrant Workers in United Arab Emirates
- Sexual Health Knowledge of Male and Female Latino Immigrants
- The Role of Health Literacy in Predicting Multiple Healthcare Outcomes Among Hispanics in a Nationally Representative Sample: A Comparative Analysis by English Proficiency Levels
- Immigration and Sexual Partner Risk Among Latino Adolescents in San Francisco
- Dual Vulnerability of Being Both a Teen and an Immigrant Parent: Illustrations from an Italian Context
- Presence of Alcohol and Drugs in Hispanic Versus Non-Hispanic Youth Suicide Victims in Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Nativity and Perceived Healthcare Quality
- Trends and Disparities in Mortality Among Spanish-Born and Foreign-Born Populations Residing in Spain, 1999–2008
- Changes in Perceived Health and Depressive Symptoms: A Longitudinal Analysis with Older Korean Americans
- Correlates of Sexual Risk for HIV Among US-Born and Foreign-Born Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM): An Analysis from the Brothers y Hermanos Study
- Mental Health of Refugees and Non-refugees from War-Conflict Countries: Data from Primary Healthcare Services and the Norwegian Prescription Database
- Determinants of Mental Health Consultations Among Recent Chinese Immigrants in British Columbia, Canada: Implications for Mental Health Risk and Access to Services
- Diabetes Prevalence by Length of Residence Among US Immigrants
- Sociocultural and Structural Barriers to Care Among Undocumented Latino Immigrants with HIV Infection
- The Effect of Parental Immigration Authorization on Health Insurance Coverage for Migrant Latino Children
- Tobacco Dependence Treatment for Korean Americans: Preliminary Findings
- English- and Spanish-speaking Latina Mothers’ Beliefs about Food, Health, and Mothering
- Acculturation, Body Perception, and Weight Status Among Vietnamese American Students
- A Comparative and Exploratory Analysis of Socio-cultural Factors and Immigrant Women’s Mental Health within a Canadian Context
- Childhood Maltreatment Linked with a Deterioration of Psychosocial Outcomes in Adult Life for Southern Brazilian Transgender Women
- Incomplete Immunity and Missed Vaccination Opportunities in East African Immigrants Settling in Australia
- A Culturally Competent Approach to Exploring Barriers in Organ Donation Consent Among Haitian Immigrants: Formative Focus Group Findings and Implications
- Correlates of Unintended Birth Among Low-Income Hispanic Immigrants at High Risk for Depression
- Importance of Interprofessional Healthcare for Vulnerable Refugee Populations
- Importance of Interprofessional Healthcare for Vulnerable Refugee Populations
- Social Support and Networks: Cardiovascular Responses Following Recall on Immigration Stress Among Chinese Americans
- Perspectives on Physical Activity Among Immigrants and Refugees to a Small Urban Community in Minnesota
- Factorial Invariance, Scale Reliability, and Construct Validity of the Job Control and Job Demands Scales for Immigrant Workers: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
- Perspectives on Physical Activity Among Immigrants and Refugees to a Small Urban Community in Minnesota
- Psychological Stress of Hispanics Living on the Border
- Beyond the Black Box: A Systematic Review of Breast, Prostate, Colorectal, and Cervical Screening Among Native and Immigrant African-Descent Caribbean Populations
- Development of Educational Materials to Improve Rates of Early Eye Care for Hispanic Children
- Ethnic Differences in Drowning Rates in Ontario, Canada
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