Stigma related to breast cancer among women and men: The case of the Druze minority in Israel.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to explore stigma related to breast cancer among Druze women and men and identify factors associated with low screening rates among Druze women. A sample of 270 Druze women and men completed an online questionnaire adapted to detect breast cancer stigma and internalized breast cancer stigma. Independent samples t-test results showed higher scores for men compared to women, at a significant level, on four of the Breast Cancer Stigma scales: awkwardness, avoidance, policy opposition, and personal responsibility. Independent samples t-test results also showed higher scores for men compared to women, at a significant level, on two of the Internalized Breast Cancer Stigma scales: stereotype endorsement and discrimination experience. These results su

SUBMITTER: Gershfeld-Litvin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9936445 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature