Poster - #VH-00418 - Keywords: breast cancer caribbean american women

Critical Factor's Influencing Brest Cancer Screening In Caribbean-American Women

Corvette V Yacoob PhD., DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Indra Hershorin PhD., RN, CNE, Michele Upvall PhD, Rn, CNE, FAAN, Ronica Subramoney, PhD., ACNP-BC, MSN/ED
Barry University School of Nursing

ABSTRACT:
ABSTRACT
Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women. Globally, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 14 seconds. Black women face a higher mortality rate than other ethnic groups—highlighting the urgent need for early detection and screening to improve outcomes.
Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative constructivist grounded theory study was to obtain an in-depth understanding of the critical factors that influence breast cancer screening practices in Caribbean American-Women.
Objectives: 1. To identify the key sociocultural and structural factors that influence breast cancer screening practices among Caribbean-American women.
2. To recommend evidenced-based strategies aimed at improving breast cancer screening rates among Caribbean-American women.
3. To develop a substantive, evidence-based theory that addresses the key barriers and motivators influencing breast cancer screening practices among Caribbean-American women,
Methods: The study utilized the Charmaz’s qualitative grounded theory approach to guide the study.
Results: The study led to the development of the theory “The Theory of Sociocultural Determinants in Breast Cancer Screening.”
Conclusions: The findings and co-constructed theory on social and cultural influences in breast cancer screening aim to promote early detection, reduce mortality among ethnic women, and inspire the nursing community to enhance practices and advocacy in this critical area.