Delays and Refusal in Treatment for Breast Cancer Among Native American and Hispanic Women with Breast Cancer

摘要

The aim of this study was to describe the factors associated with delays in breast cancer treatment among New Mexico Hispanic, Native American and non-Hispanic white women. Scope: The study is currently enrolling a total of 70 participants, 35 patients and 35 caregivers identified by the patient This ethnographic study will gather data on the psychosocial, cultural, attitudinal, spiritual and demographic variables associated with delays and refusals in breast cancer treatment The focus of the semi-structured interview is to encourage the women in story-telling about their breast cancer experiences. Interviews will be conducted for a minimum of two sessions. The study has received input from regional community health advisors, breast cancer survivors, The Gathering of Cancer Support, and People Living Through Cancer. Other organizations supporting the study include; the New Mexico Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Control (B&CC) Program, the Mexico Tumor Registry, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs (HPDP) at the Gallup Indian Medical Center; the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shipwreck, and the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility.