An examination of the implementation of a patient navigation program to improve breast and cervical cancer screening rates of Chinese immigrant women: a qualitative study

An examination of the implementation of a patient navigation program to improve breast and cervical cancer screening rates of Chinese immigrant women: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Chinese Americans have lower breast and cervical cancer screening rates than the national average and experience multiple barriers to cancer care. Patient navigators have improved screening and follow-up rates for medically underserved populations, yet investigations of cancer na...

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Main Authors: Marquita W. Lewis-Thames, Laura S. Tom, Ivy S. Leung, Anna Yang, Melissa A. Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Patient navigation
Health education
Immigrant populations
Chinese American
Minority health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01610-7

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