Abstract A79: Influence of culture and religion on fatalistic cancer beliefs

Discussion The results support some previously established influences on cancer fatalism; however, other influences, specifically medical mistrust, religious identification, and church attendance did not predict cancer fatalism. Cancer fatalism is not directly related to religion but may be indirectly associated with religious practices that indicate a high external locus of control. Examining the contributors of cancer-related beliefs may yield valuable information that can enhance culturally appropriate cancer communication and programming.Citation Format: Deeonna E. Farr, Heather M. Brandt, Daniela B. Friedman, Cheryl A. Armstead, Sue P. Heiney, Swann A. Adams, Wanda Green, James R. Hébert. Influence of culture and religion on fatalistic cancer beliefs. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2016 Sep 25-28; Fort Lauderdale, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2017;26(2 Suppl):Abstract nr A79.

Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Farr, D. E., Brandt, H. M., Friedman, D. B., Armstead, C. A., Heiney, S. P., Adams, S. A., Green, W., Hebert, J. R. Tags: Recruitment/Retention/Adherence Research: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research