Mentor/s
Dr. Rui Liu
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Breast cancer is a common disease among women in the United States, and there are observable disparities in outcomes after a diagnosis. Factors such as region of residence are known to impact access to resources which may cause a variation in health outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis. If disparities in breast cancer diagnosis can be identified, resources can be provided to lessen the gap, giving each woman an equal chance of receiving preventative care, a timely diagnosis, and quality treatment. The purpose of this study was to identify if an association exists between region of residence and diagnosis of breast cancer among women in the United States. Secondary data from the National Health Interview Survey was used. Data included the region of residence and diagnosis of breast cancer. Results showed that there is no correlation between region of residence and breast cancer diagnosis. Further research should include men as well as discussing race, economic status, education level, and insurance.
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-26-2024 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-26-2024 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
The Influence of Region of Residence on Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Breast cancer is a common disease among women in the United States, and there are observable disparities in outcomes after a diagnosis. Factors such as region of residence are known to impact access to resources which may cause a variation in health outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis. If disparities in breast cancer diagnosis can be identified, resources can be provided to lessen the gap, giving each woman an equal chance of receiving preventative care, a timely diagnosis, and quality treatment. The purpose of this study was to identify if an association exists between region of residence and diagnosis of breast cancer among women in the United States. Secondary data from the National Health Interview Survey was used. Data included the region of residence and diagnosis of breast cancer. Results showed that there is no correlation between region of residence and breast cancer diagnosis. Further research should include men as well as discussing race, economic status, education level, and insurance.
Students' Information
Jessica Catterson, Health Science, 2024
Mollie McManus, Health Science (Honors), 2024
Erin Tumbrello, Health Science, 2024