Are We So Different? A Look at the Influence of Culture on Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors in Nigeria |
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| Date | 02/17/16 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
| Presenter(s) | Presented by Reni Bilikisu Elewonibi, Graduate Student, Health Policy and Administration and Demography Program, Penn State |
| Location | Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library, Penn State |
| Event URL | https://icik.libraries.psu.edu/node/403 |
| Description |
For the success of any public health intervention, understanding why people do or do not use health resources is important. This project used a cultural health promotion framework to identify indigenous knowledge related to beliefs about breast cancer screening in Lagos, Nigeria. Interviews provided insight into social and cultural barriers that influence screening decisions. |
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