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Understanding Barriers to Participation in Mammography by Women with Disabilities

Judith K. Barr, Tierney E. Giannotti, Thomas J. Van Hoof, Jennifer Mongoven, Maureen Curry

American Journal of Health Promotion · 2008 · 38 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

Despite frequent use of health care and personal strategies to facilitate mammography screening, women with disabilities reported barriers to getting mammograms. Findings suggest a multifaceted approach to address these barriers.

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