Abstract
Breast cancer represents a significant issue within the Canadian context, particularly as it pertains to Asian immigrant women who experience comparatively lower rates of mammographic screening. This literature review examines the barriers that impede Asian immigrant women from accessing mammographic screening, with the exception of socioeconomic status, which has been extensively investigated in previous research. The review concludes that the barriers are primarily associated with physician-patient communication and can be categorized into three themes: linguistic, cultural, and knowledge-related aspects. Potential solutions encompass the implementation of customized health education campaigns and the provision of cross-cultural healthcare services, with a particular emphasis on adopting a patient-centered approach to interpersonal contact between healthcare providers and individuals seeking medical care. By effectively tackling these complex problems, interventions have the potential to increase knowledge, facilitate interpersonal exchange, and promote equal opportunities for mammographic screening among Asian immigrant women. This, in turn, can lead to a reduction in the overall burden of breast cancer.
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