Applying the Intersectionality Lens to Understand Minority Ethnic Women's Experiences of the Breast Cancer Care Pathway in England: A Qualitative Interview Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exploring the role of structural power in relation to an individual's location in society can yield novel insights into cancer inequities. We aimed to understand how minority ethnic women's identities (age, gender, ethnicity, social position) intersected with social networks and healthcare services to influence their experiences of breast cancer care.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews with 20 women aged 31-60 years with a breast cancer diagnosis identifying as: Asian (n = 7), Black (n = 9), and of mixed ethnicity (n = 4) about their breast cancer journey. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis.

Results

We developed four themes; feeling stereotyped by (a) healthcare professionals (HCPs) and (b) social networks; influence of HCPs' knowledge, attitudes,

SUBMITTER: Estupinan Fdez de Mesa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803129 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature