Browsing by Subject "Breast Neoplasms / prevention & control"
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Item Community Profile Report of Breast Health: Greater Fort Worth Affiliate(Greater Fort Worth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2011) Lurie, Sue G.The purpose of the Community Profile report is to gain and present current information on the breast health of communities in the Greater Fort Worth service area. This information is collected to identify and assess local priorities for breast cancer education, screening, treatment and treatment support services (health and social support services) currently provided and needed for the under and uninsured population at greatest risk of breast cancer. The information gathered from the periodic Community Profile effort is used to establish Grant funding priorities and to direct Affiliate Strategic planning with the desired result of effective use and distribution of Affiliate funding and resources for breast health needs.Item Community Profile Report of Breast Health: North Texas Affiliate(North Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2011) Lurie, Sue G.The purpose of the Community Profile assessment conducted by the North Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for 2011 is to gain and present current information on the health of communities within the North Texas region. This information was collected to identify and assess local priorities for health education, screening, health and social support services that are currently provided, and those that are needed for the population at the greatest risk of breast cancer.Item Community Profile Report of Breast Health: Tarrant County Affiliate(Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tarrant County Affiliate, 2009) Lurie, Sue G.The purpose of this Community Profile (Needs Assessment) is to gain information on the breast health knowledge of the community and of services provided for the Tarrant County population with the greatest risk of breast cancer.Item Demographic disparities in the limited awareness of alcohol use as a breast cancer risk factor: empirical findings from a cross-sectional study of U.S. women(BioMed Central Ltd., 2024-04-19) Swahn, Monica H.; Martinez, Priscilla; Balenger, Adelaide; Luningham, Justin M.; Seth, Gaurav; Awan, Sofia; Aneja, RituBACKGROUND: Alcohol use is an established yet modifiable risk factor for breast cancer. However, recent research indicates that the vast majority of U.S. women are unaware that alcohol use is a risk factor for breast cancer. There is limited information about the sociodemographic characteristics and alcohol use correlates of awareness of the alcohol use and breast cancer link, and this is critically important for health promotion and intervention efforts. In this study, we assessed prevalence of the awareness of alcohol use as a risk factor for breast cancer among U.S. women and examined sociodemographic and alcohol use correlates of awareness of this link. METHODS: We conducted a 20-minute online cross-sectional survey, called the ABLE (Alcohol and Breast Cancer Link Awareness) survey, among U.S. women aged 18 years and older (N = 5,027) in the fall of 2021. Survey questions assessed awareness that alcohol use increases breast cancer risk (yes, no, don't know/unsure); past-year alcohol use and harmful drinking via the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT); and family, health, and sociodemographic characteristics. We conducted multivariate multinomial regression analysis to identify correlates of awareness that alcohol use increases breast cancer risk. RESULTS: Overall, 24.4% reported that alcohol use increased breast cancer risk, 40.2% reported they were unsure, and 35.4% reported that there was no link between alcohol use and breast cancer. In adjusted analysis, awareness of alcohol use as a breast cancer risk factor, compared to not being aware or unsure, was associated with being younger (18-25 years old), having a college degree, and having alcohol use disorder symptoms. Black women were less likely than white women to report awareness of the alcohol use and breast cancer link. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, only a quarter of U.S. women were aware that alcohol use increases breast cancer risk, although 40% expressed uncertainty. Differences in awareness by age, level of education, race and ethnicity and level of alcohol use offer opportunities for tailored prevention interventions, while the overall low level of awareness calls for widespread efforts to increase awareness of the breast cancer risk from alcohol use among U.S. women.