Breast Cancer Among Indigenous Women

Résumé du livre

Of a research project undertaken in 1998-1999 on the screening, detection and care of Indigenous women with breast cancer in Queensland. It followed an earlier project conducted in 1997 which identified barriers to the use of currently available cervical cancer screening services. Outline of project aims, identification of issues influencing breast cancer screening, existing support services, provision of recommendations regarding support needed, ensuring culturally sensitive and appropriate care. Specific activities of the project icluding a review of health care and support services, discussions with Indigenous women, identification of barriers, development of recommendations. Study sites and study participants, Breast cancer among Indigenous women, breast health, health as holistic, education, communication and co-ordination, treatment in hospitals, women's views on health, community participation in health education, improving participation in services, self-examination, preventative health behaviour, screening, fear of dying if cancer is found, health promotion, providing Indigenous health workers with the time, training and resources to provide a complete health education package, cross-cultural communication, care for women diagnosed with breast cancer, forms of treatment, decisions about treatment, care for women from rural and remote areas, palliative care, counselling and support, stress on the family and community, training Indigenous Health Workers in Indigenous Health, Recommendations 1. Health Promotion, 2. Women's Cancer Services 3. Palliative Care 4. Workforce and training 5. Patients travel subsidy scheme 6. Research.