Challenges of identifying asian women for breast cancer screening.
OBJECTIVE
To emphasize the need for multiple data sources to develop a comprehensive list of potential respondents for a study of breast cancer screening behavior among Asian American women.


METHODS
Descriptive, pilot.


METHODS
An urban Michigan county.


METHODS
616 Chinese women age 40 and older.


METHODS
Comparison of multiple data sources, including lists from membership directories of local Chinese organizations, a commercial survey company, health promotion events, and brief telephone interviews.


RESULTS
Of the 616 eligible women, 32% were identified through the membership directories of local Chinese organizations, 28% from a list obtained from the survey company, 22% from telephone directories, 10% from the attendance lists of health promotion events, and 8% from more than one source.


CONCLUSIONS
Multiple sources are required to obtain a comprehensive list for specialized populations. Every data source has its advantages and disadvantages. The use of diverse sources helps to offset the limitations of each individual one.


CONCLUSIONS
Identifying potential participants from specialized populations represents a major issue for clinicians and researchers in nursing and other health-related disciplines. Strategies exist to facilitate the process.
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Mei-yu
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School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. yujiane@umich.edu
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D000328:Adult; D001213:Asian; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged