Kathleen M Russell
Biographic Data
| ID | 4889770 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kathleen M Russell |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kathleen M |
| FAMILY NAME | Russell |
| SIGNATURE | RUSSELL K M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Measuring Mammography and Breast Cancer Beliefs in African American Women
Although intervention trials have demonstrated significant improvement in mammography adherence for African American women, many of the current measurement tools used in these interventions have not been assessed for validity and reliability in ethnic minorities. This study assessed the validity and reliability of Health Belief Model (HBM) variables that are often the target of mammography interventions. Scale validity and reliability was assesse…
The Meaning of Health in Mammography Screening for African American Women
Inadequate use of mammography screening for early detection of breast cancer is an important factor associated with the disproportionate breast cancer death rates in African American women. To improve understanding of the mammography screening experience and health for African Americans, focus groups were held with 30~African American women. Seven categories emerged: (a) the mind, body, and spirit connection; (b) living your life; (c) looking goo…
Public policy analysis of Indiana's minority health initiatives
Similar to national health trends in the US, racial/ethnic minorities in the state of Indiana continue to experience disparities in poor health status from preventable health conditions. To address this problem, people from minority communities across the state mobilized a broad base of individuals and organizations to facilitate the successful legislative enactment of a statewide minority health initiative. A case study of the initiative is pres…
Measuring Mammography and Breast Cancer Beliefs in African American Women
Although intervention trials have demonstrated significant improvement in mammography adherence for African American women, many of the current measurement tools used in these interventions have not been assessed for validity and reliability in ethnic minorities. This study assessed the validity and reliability of Health Belief Model (HBM) variables that are often the target of mammography interventions. Scale validity and reliability was assesse…
Public policy analysis of Indiana's minority health initiatives
Similar to national health trends in the US, racial/ethnic minorities in the state of Indiana continue to experience disparities in poor health status from preventable health conditions. To address this problem, people from minority communities across the state mobilized a broad base of individuals and organizations to facilitate the successful legislative enactment of a statewide minority health initiative. A case study of the initiative is pres…
The Meaning of Health in Mammography Screening for African American Women
Inadequate use of mammography screening for early detection of breast cancer is an important factor associated with the disproportionate breast cancer death rates in African American women. To improve understanding of the mammography screening experience and health for African Americans, focus groups were held with 30~African American women. Seven categories emerged: (a) the mind, body, and spirit connection; (b) living your life; (c) looking goo…
Measuring Mammography and Breast Cancer Beliefs in African American Women
Although intervention trials have demonstrated significant improvement in mammography adherence for African American women, many of the current measurement tools used in these interventions have not been assessed for validity and reliability in ethnic minorities. This study assessed the validity and reliability of Health Belief Model (HBM) variables that are often the target of mammography interventions. Scale validity and reliability was assesse…
Medicine (3 works) · Breast cancer (2 works) · Breast cancer screening (2 works) · Cancer (2 works) · Ethnic group (2 works) · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening (2 works) · Mammography (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Public health (2 works)