Breast Cancer Risk Perceptions Among Underserved, Hispanic Women: Implications for Risk-Based Approaches to Screening.

Jessica D AustinSarah M JenkinsVera J SumanJhenitza P RaygozaJennifer L RidgewayAaron NormanCrystal GonzalezValentina HernandezKarthik GhoshBhavika K PatelCeline M Vachon

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2024)

Factors shaping breast cancer risk perceptions differ by age. Prior screening may play less of role in constructing risk perceptions. Research is needed to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies to improve implementation of risk-based screening.

Keyphrases

breast cancer risk
healthcare
primary care
type diabetes
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
polycystic ovary syndrome