Initiatives to increase breast and cervical cancer-related knowledge, screening, and health behaviours among Black women.

ABSTRACT:

Setting

In Canada, racialized and immigrant women are typically under-screened for breast and cervical cancer. Under-screening is linked to numerous barriers to access, including lack of awareness, fear of pain, the stigma of cancer, socio-cultural factors like language, and various socio-economic factors. To address these barriers, our team developed a series of initiatives to promote awareness of breast and cervical health among Black women.

Intervention

Building on the development of a breast cancer resource hub for Black women, and in partnership with relevant community organizations, we implemented a series of virtual educational and cancer screening events (two of each thus far). Both event series were targeted towards Black women and tailored to their needs.

Outcom

SUBMITTER: Williams C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11868473 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature