Cancer knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices (KABP) of disadvantaged women in the South Bronx

Jeanne Carter; Elyse R. Park; Alyson Moadel; Sean D. Cleary; Carole Morgan

Cancer knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices (KABP) of disadvantaged women in the South Bronx

Jeanne Carter, Elyse R. Park, Alyson Moadel, Sean D. Cleary, Carole Morgan

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Background. This study assessed cancer knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices (KABP) among 1,280 African American and Hispanic women. Methods. A written self-report KABP survey was administered. Results. Most women reported using breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination (CBE), and mammography, but only 66% had had Pap tests in the preceding year. Group comparisons revealed significant differences for cancer and disease beliefs between the Black and the Hispanic women. Less knowledge about screening significantly predicted underutilization of Pap testing (OR = 2.71, CI 2.02, 3.63), BSE (OR = 1.63, CI 1.63, 2.13), and CBE (OR = 1.66, CI 1.27, 2.18). Conclusions. KABP surveys were important in developing cancer interventions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	142-149
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Cancer Education
Volume	17
Issue number	3
State	Published - Sep 2002
Externally published	Yes

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Oncology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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Cancer knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices (KABP) of disadvantaged women in the South Bronx

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