Programs Begin for American Indian Women (breast cancer)

A good article on becoming culturally sensitive when assessing for breast cancer of NAI women.

Portion of article:

Use of lay health advisors, individuals recognized as natural helpers in their communities, is another reason Christopher and Larkey believe their program will work.
This was echoed at a focus group where one of the American Indian women attending said, "There are many Indian women who are unaware and afraid to speak up or ask questions. I feel they would be more comfortable talking with another Indian woman."

The entire article is found here:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/co...dian_Women.asp