Cancer surveillance research requires estimates of the prevalence of cancer risk factors and screening for small areas such as counties. Two popular data sources are the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a telephone survey conducted by state agencies, and the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), an area probability sample survey conducted through face-to-face interviews.… Continue reading Combining information from two surveys to estimate county-level prevalence rates of cancer risk factors and screening
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Breast cancer treatment experiences of Latinas in Los Angeles County
Objective. We examined breast cancer treatment experiences of and outcomes for Latinas in Los Angeles County. Methods. We conducted a population-based survey of women who were diagnosed with breast cancer between December 2001 and November 2002 (n = 910) to evaluate the types of treatments received, communication with clinicians, and satisfaction. Results. About two thirds… Continue reading Breast cancer treatment experiences of Latinas in Los Angeles County