Challenges unique to the design of a comprehensive questionnaire assessing breast cancer risk factors among women in sub-Saharan Africa.
We assessed the efficacy of a pilot questionnaire designed to elicit information about external risk factors for breast cancer in sub-Saharan African women. Preliminary analysis identified areas of the questionnaire and interviewing process that required modification, as well as socioeconomic factors that contribute to reduced participation among these understudied populations.
Deming
Sandra L
SL
Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center Institute for Medicine and Public Health TN, USA.
Egbuji
Ada
A
Smith
Joan
J
Gociu
Adina
A
Young
Justin
J
Carter
Cleo
C
Barnes
Fatima
F
Oduma
Jemimah
J
Kimende
Kimanthi
K
Onayade
Adedeji
A
Durosinmi
Muheez
M
Lawal
Oladejo O
OO
Adegoke
Olufemi J
OJ
Marshall
Dana R
DR
D000328:Adult; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara / Q000453:epidemiology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged; D010358:Patient Participation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012107:Research Design; D012307:Risk Factors; D012424:Rural Population; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires