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Burgess, Melinda C. R.; Murray, Ashley B. – College Student Journal, 2014
Currently, in the United States, there exist numerous public awareness campaigns about breast cancer. Many of these campaigns are highly sexualized, focusing on the breasts as an object of fun, as opposed to focusing on information about prevention/diagnosis/treatment. In spite of their popularity, it is unknown what effect they actually have on…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Public Opinion, Cancer, Females
Regan, Pamela C.; Durvasula, Ramani S. – College Student Journal, 2008
Preventative screening in the form of clinical breast examinations remains among the best protections against breast cancer. Despite the benefits that regular examinations confer, many women fail to obtain screening tests. Because ethnic minority women are particularly unlikely to undergo regular screening, and experience increased mortality and…
Descriptors: Females, Screening Tests, Cancer, Hispanic American Students

Fletcher, Paula C.; Bryden, Pamela J. – College Student Journal, 2005
Cervical cancer is relatively preventable through regular cervical examinations and by engaging in healthy practices concerning lifestyle behaviors, like safe sexual intercourse. Despite the benefits that regular pap tests provide, screening tests continue to be under used by women, with younger women being one of the most negligent groups. Since…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Screening Tests, Cancer