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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

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01-08-2009 | Original Paper

Mexican Immigrant Male Knowledge and Support Toward Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening

Authors: Heike Thiel de Bocanegra, Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Angelica P. Herrera, Francesca Gany

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 4/2009

Abstract

Background We conducted a focus group study to assess the influence of partner communication on breast and cervical cancer screening and the perceived existing and potential support from male partners in participating in cancer screening. Secondarily, Mexican male and female views on health care and cancer were explored. Methods Seven focus groups (two female-only, three male-only, and two couples) were conducted in Spanish. Results Findings suggest that knowledge about cervical cancer was significantly less than knowledge about breast cancer among both men and women. Barriers to cancer screening included language barriers, lack of health insurance, and lack of awareness of the need for screening. Male partners expressed willingness to support their female partners in cancer screening activities. Conclusion Cervical cancer education is desperately needed, including education on the availability of free and low cost screening services. Education efforts should include the male community members, especially as the males perceive themselves as responsible for the financial burden of care.

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Title: Mexican Immigrant Male Knowledge and Support Toward Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
Authors: Heike Thiel de Bocanegra
Chau Trinh-Shevrin
Angelica P. Herrera
Francesca Gany
Publication date: 01-08-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-008-9161-3

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