Educating African-Americans about cancer prevention and detection: a review of the literature.
The high incidence of cancer mortality and morbidity among African-Americans has led to a need for cancer education and detection programs designed for this underserved population. This review of the literature focuses on key cancer-related health beliefs, barriers to utilization, and methods of intervention that should be considered in developing programs for African-Americans. Implications for social work practice are discussed.
Lowe
J I
JI
School of Social Work, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6214, USA.
Barg
F K
FK
Bernstein
M W
MW
D001741:Black or African American / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003144:Communication Barriers; D006266:Health Education; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012307:Risk Factors; D012947:Social Work