A systematic review of barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer among black women.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer among black women.

Design

Systematic review.

Methods

We searched multiple bibliographic databases (January 1991-February 2013) for primary research, published in English, conducted in developed countries and investigating barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with symptomatic breast cancer among black women (≥18 years). Studies were excluded if they did not report separate findings by ethnic group or gender, only reported differences in time to presentation/diagnosis, or reported on interventions and barriers to cancer screening. We followed Cochrane and PRISMA guidance to identify relevant research. Findings were integrated through thematic synthesis. Designs of quantitative s

SUBMITTER: Jones CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3927711 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature