Home Institution
Emory University
Publication Date
Fall 2011
Abstract
Objective: To assess breast cancer perceptions in Northern Uganda for the purpose of informing necessary cancer initiatives.
Methods: Breast cancer patients and the Gulu District community development officer participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were analyzed using qualitative data analysis.
Results: The concept of cancer is relatively new in Northern Uganda. In conjunction with a lack of understanding and competing priorities, many women are often diagnosed in late and advanced stages. Most women go to the hospital when they feel distinctive pain in the body instead of getting regular check-ups.
Conclusions: Educating people on needs for more proactive health-seeking behavior could have a significant impact on cancer control in this community.
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Public Health | Public Health Education and Promotion | Women's Studies
Recommended Citation
Im, Karen, "The Different Perceptions of Breast Cancer in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda" (2011). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 1205.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/1205
Included in
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Women's Studies Commons
Program Name
Uganda: Post-Conflict Transformation