title: Educating African-Americans about cancer prevention and detection: a review of the literature.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6214, USA.
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Lowe
authors.forename: F K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Barg
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Bernstein
mesh_terms: 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