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Correspondence to Author:  Anand Mallikarjun 

Population Research Centre (PRC),Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru-72

DOI: 10.52338/tajoph.2026.5841

Abstract:

Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Early detection through regular mammography screening significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. However, disparities in breast cancer screening persist among immigrant women in the United States due to social, economic, cultural, and healthcare-related barriers. This paper examines the determinants of mammography utilization among immigrant women and highlights the structural inequalities affecting preventive healthcare access. The study is based on secondary literature, public health reports, and empirical evidence from previous studies conducted among immigrant populations in the United States. The findings indicate that factors such as lack of health insurance, language barriers, low health literacy, limited healthcare access, immigration-related fears, low income, and cultural beliefs contribute to lower mammography uptake among immigrant women. Women with regular healthcare visits and access to culturally sensitive healthcare providers were more likely to undergo breast cancer screening. The paper emphasizes the need for community-based interventions, culturally appropriate health education, patient navigation programs, and improved healthcare accessibility to reduce disparities in mammography screening. Strengthening preventive healthcare services among immigrant populations can contribute significantly to reducing breast cancer-related inequalities in the United States.

Keywords:Breast cancer screening, immigrant women, mammography, healthcare disparities, public health

Citation:

Anand Mallikarjun. Breast Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Women In The United States. The American Journal of Public Health 2026.