Using Mammography Screening: Hmong Women’s Perceptions and Beliefs
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among all women in the United States. Although mammography screening has been shown to be effective in detecting breast cancer, Hmong women, one of the Asian American/Pacific Islander subgroups, have a very low screening rate. The purpose of...
Main Author: | Pang Vang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hmong Studies Journal
2010-01-01
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Series: | Hmong Studies Journal |
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Online Access: | http://hmongstudies.org/VangHSJ10.pdf |
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