Date of Award
4-22-2022
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (MMSc)
First Advisor
Anees Chagpar, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS, FRCS(C)
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. Early detection and screening (including breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, and mammography) are vital for early identification and treatment, but there are established cultural differences in screening. Arab women have lower screening rates and are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage disease. Cultural differences can be attributed to medical mistrust and inadequate knowledge. However, the extent to which they impact screening practices is not fully known. In this cross-sectional study, we assess the rate and regularity of screening mammography in the U.S., comparing Arab versus non-Arab/Hispanic White women. We will also use length of U.S. residency as a measure of acculturation and the Arab Culture Specific Barriers scale to examine barriers to screening mammography among Arab American women. These efforts will provide insight into cultural factors that influence screening and may suggest specific interventions to promote positive health screening behaviors.
Recommended Citation
Ebid, Nour, "Impact of Acculturation in Mediating Barriers to Screening Mammography Among Arab American Women" (2022). Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses. 122.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysmpa_theses/122
