Nurturing advocacy inclusion to bring health equity in breast cancer among African–American women. (November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ashing, Kimlin Tam; Miller, Aria M; Mitchell, Eudora; Martin, Virginia; McDowell, Kommah; Santifer, Rhonda Holbert; Smith, June; Brown, Shirley; Ragin, Camille; Carrington, Agatha
• Is Part Of: Breast cancer management. Volume 3:Number 6(2014)
• Page Start: 487
• Page End: 495
• Publication Date: 2014-11
• Subjects: advocacy -- African–American -- breast cancer -- cancer equity -- community; Breast -- Cancer -- Periodicals; Breast -- Cancer -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.9944905
• DOI: 10.2217/bmt.14.41
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-1923

Abstract

SUMMARY : This paper will present the multiple roles and the impact of cancer advocates. The emerging literature provides evidence for the consideration and integration of African–American breast cancer survivors as advocates in practice, policy and research relevant to cancer prevention and control. We present a practical outline for organizational assessment for the inclusion of advocates in these arenas. This assessment can be conducted by all levels of partners, including community advocacy and scientific organizations.