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Title: | A two centre study of muslim women’s views of breast cancer and breast health practices in Pakistan and the UK |
Authors: | Banning, M |
Keywords: | Breast tumour;Women;Culture;Breast cancer screening |
Issue Date: | 2009 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Citation: | Journal of Cancer Education. In press |
Abstract: | Background: Breast health awareness practices of Pakistani Muslim women in the UK and Pakistan is unknown. Methods: Focus group interviews were used to investigate the impact of culture and psychosocial issues on breast health awareness involving 44 women in Lahore and London Results: Women based in Lahore were more inquisitive about breast cancer and held more developed views compared to British Pakistani Muslim women. Conclusions: Women concurred that concise and relevant breast health education is needed irrespective of faith to improve cultural sensitivity and awareness in both Pakistani communities (both males and women). |
URI: | http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/3927 |
ISSN: | 0885-8195 |
Appears in Collections: | Community Health and Public Health Dept of Health Sciences Research Papers |
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