African American women's perceptions of the role of genetics in breast cancer risk.

From: American Journal of Health Studies | Date: March 22, 2001| Author: Duncan, Veronica J.; Parrott, Roxanne L.; Silk, Kami J. | Copyright information

Abstract: African American women face an unequal breast cancer burden, due to known contributors, such as lack of access to health care, diet and sedentary lifestyle, as well as speculative causes as geographic location and heredity. African American women's perceptions regarding the role of these four variables--genetics, social environment, physical environment, and personal behavior--on breast cancer incidence were evaluated through the use of four focus groups. Results revealed...

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