Increasing BRCA Screening in Eligible Orthodox Jewish Women
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Blima Marcus, BSN, Nursing, Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing, New York City, New York, USA
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- Alpha Phi
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Abstract
Ashkenazi Jewish women have a higher risk of being BRCA carriers, which increases the likelihood of developing breast cancer. This study will provide a mailed educational intervention to self-selected Orthodox Jewish participants and evaluate their intent to test after their receipt of more information.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-05T21:15:56Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Keywords | Barriers; BRCA Screening; Jewish |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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