Exploration of the beliefs and experiences of Aboriginal people with cancer in Western Australia: a methodology to acknowledge cultural difference and build understanding

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aboriginal Australians experience poorer outcomes, and are 2.5 times more likely to die from cancer than non-Aboriginal people, even after adjustment for stage of diagnosis, cancer treatment and comorbidities. They are also less like...

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Main Authors: Howat Peter, Bessarab Dawn, Shahid Shaouli, Thompson Sandra C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/60