Influence of Culture on Breast Cancer Screening
Laglo, Agbessi (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023121437274
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023121437274
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Background: Breast cancer is a global health concern, and early diagnosis is crucial to reduce its impact. This study examines cultural factors influencing breast cancer screening adherence, emphasizing the need to understand cultural nuances for effective screening methods. It applies Social Cognitive Theory and Leininger's Transcultural Nursing Theory to explore cultural implications in healthcare delivery.
Aim: The aim is to contribute to knowledge about cultural factors that hinder cancer screening initiatives and encourage breast cancer screening as an early detection strategy to reduce the incidence of cancers and deaths related, leading to improvement in health as well as general wellbeing of people at risk of breast cancer.
Methodology: The methodology combines qualitative research with extensive literature analysis, encompassing diverse geographical locations to gain a global perspective on cultural influences. Key themes identified include cultural beliefs, women's empowerment, language barriers, lack of awareness, and mistrust of healthcare systems.
Result: The results underscore how cultural values affect screening practices, while language barriers impede resource access. Socioeconomic factors shape women's empowerment and screening decisions. Insufficient knowledge, mistrust, and stigma discourage early detection.
Aim: The aim is to contribute to knowledge about cultural factors that hinder cancer screening initiatives and encourage breast cancer screening as an early detection strategy to reduce the incidence of cancers and deaths related, leading to improvement in health as well as general wellbeing of people at risk of breast cancer.
Methodology: The methodology combines qualitative research with extensive literature analysis, encompassing diverse geographical locations to gain a global perspective on cultural influences. Key themes identified include cultural beliefs, women's empowerment, language barriers, lack of awareness, and mistrust of healthcare systems.
Result: The results underscore how cultural values affect screening practices, while language barriers impede resource access. Socioeconomic factors shape women's empowerment and screening decisions. Insufficient knowledge, mistrust, and stigma discourage early detection.