Journal article
Factors Associated With Female Provider Preference Among African American Women, and Implications for Breast Cancer Screening
Health care for women international, v 32(7), pp 581-598
01 Jul 2011
PMID: 21728881
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Abstract
Globally, breast cancer incidence is increasing. Early detection remains important for addressing disparities, including among U.S. minorities. Seeing a female physician increases screening, but the effects of unmet provider gender preference among underserved populations remain unexplored. Among 576 urban African American women age 45-93, we examined predictors of gender preference and how met and unmet preference influenced screening. We conclude that provider gender is a "double-edged sword." We saw a female provider screening benefit, but also that gender preference was associated with past disadvantage and attitudes inconsistent with health maintenance. Provider gender preference merits further consideration in women's health research.
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- Title
- Factors Associated With Female Provider Preference Among African American Women, and Implications for Breast Cancer Screening
- Creators
- Dana M Casciotti - Department of Health, Behavior and Society , Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthAnn C Klassen - Department of Health, Behavior and Society , Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Publication Details
- Health care for women international, v 32(7), pp 581-598
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000299954100003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-79960354462
- Other Identifier
- 991014877695804721
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- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
- Women's Studies