Determinants of Female Cancer Screening Awareness in Alabama’s Black Belt Region
Although this study highlights relatively high levels of female cancer screening awareness among women in Alabama's Black Belt region, there is a pressing need for concerted efforts to further enhance this awareness. Implementing comprehensive educational initiatives and improving healthcare resource provision are critical steps toward augmenting knowledge and achieving optimal cancer screening rates in this underserved community. Such measures are essential to mitigate cancer risks and improve health outcomes for women in this region.
Authors
- Edson Chipalo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4336-8329)
- Chiahung Chou
- Yan Luo
- Hee Lee
Institutions
- University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (US)
- University of Alabama (US)
- Auburn University (US)
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcp.2025.26.12.4313
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00