Cancer Prevention in Minority Populations

An examination of cancer epidemiology and risk factors, exploring the cultural beliefs and practices that affect health care for minorities within five racial and ethnic categories: Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Native Hawaiians, African Americans and Native Americans. This practical manual, endorsed by the Oncology Nursing Society, offers culturally specific assessment tools and reviews the cultural significance of standard physical assessment techniques. The text examines health beliefs and cultural practices, as well as their influence on health-seeking behaviour and compliance. An extensive list of patient and practitioner resources is included.