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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 6/2011

01-12-2011 | Original Paper

A Community Intervention: AMBER: Arab American Breast Cancer Education and Referral Program

Authors: Claudia Ayash, Deborah Axelrod, Sana Nejmeh-Khoury, Arwa Aziz, Afrah Yusr, Francesca M. Gany

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 6/2011

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Abstract

Although the number of Arab Americans is growing in the United States, there is very little data available on this population’s cancer incidence and screening practices. Moreover, there are few interventions addressing their unique needs. This study aims to determine effective strategies for increasing breast cancer screening in at-risk underserved Arab American women. AMBER utilizes a community based participatory approach to conduct formative research and program interventions, including culturally appropriate Arabic language breast cancer education, screening coordination, and cultural competency training for healthcare professionals in New York City. In 2 years, 597 women were educated, 189 underserved women were identified as being in need of assistance, 68 were screened, one new case of breast cancer was detected, and four active cases in need of follow-up reconnected with care. The AMBER model is an important intervention for breast cancer screening and care in the underserved Arab American community.
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Metadata
Title
A Community Intervention: AMBER: Arab American Breast Cancer Education and Referral Program
Authors
Claudia Ayash
Deborah Axelrod
Sana Nejmeh-Khoury
Arwa Aziz
Afrah Yusr
Francesca M. Gany
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-011-9481-6

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