A Systematic Review of Interpersonal Interactions Related to Racism in Studies Assessing Breast and Gynecological Cancer Health Outcomes Among Black Women.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify how studies measure racism-related variables at the interpersonal level and identify associated breast and gynecological cancer disparities among Black women.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL Plus, and Scopus using terms centered on racism and cancer. Inclusion criteria consisted of the study being conducted in the USA with Black or African American women and the study stating an outcome or focus identified as a breast or gynecological cancer health disparity. Two researchers independently screened titles and abstracts and full texts articles and completed quality assessments of included studies. Data w

SUBMITTER: Hirschey R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10915105 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature