The association between subjective assessment of menstrual bleeding and measures of iron deficiency anemia in premenopausal African-American women: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Both iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are common in the United States with a prevalence amongst women of 12 % and 4 % respectively. These numbers are even higher in African-American women (AAW) and are often a result of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). The primary objective of this study was to determine if perceived assessment of menstrual bleeding was associated with objective and subjective measures of anemia in AAW.

An Altered Perception of Normal: Understanding Causes for Treatment Delay in Women with Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids.

Background: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that are the leading cause of hysterectomy in the United States. Despite their high prevalence and associated morbidity, there are little qualitative data characterizing what drives women's treatment-seeking behavior for their fibroids.

Methods: Women with symptomatic or recently treated uterine fibroids completed in-depth interviews and demographic surveys.

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Women's Experiences with Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids: a Qualitative Assessment.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine racial/ethnic differences in treatment experiences and expectations among women with fibroids.

Methods: Sixty women with symptomatic uterine fibroids completed semi-structured interviews, demographic surveys, and a health literacy assessment. Participants were recruited from community-based organizations and health care organizations.

Beyond the physical: a qualitative assessment of the burden of symptomatic uterine fibroids on women's emotional and psychosocial health.

Objective: To qualitatively assess the burden of uterine fibroids on women's emotional health.

Methods: Sixty women (n = 60) with symptomatic uterine fibroids were recruited from an urban academic medical center and community-based organizations. Women completed qualitative, semi-structured interviews and demographic surveys.

Knowledge of uterine fibroid symptoms and presentation among African-American women: a pilot study.

Objective: To assess awareness and knowledge of fibroid symptoms and presentation among African-American women.

Study Design: This was a cross-sectional survey study completed by a convenience sample of African-American women attending a community fair. Questions covered demographics, medical history, technology use, and fibroid knowledge.

Barriers to prevention: knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccinations among African American women.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge of the human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, and HPV vaccination in African American women (AAW).

Study Design: This study was a quantitative cross-sectional survey of English-speaking, AAW, 18-70 years old who were recruited from a community fair in Chicago, IL. Surveys were distributed to a convenience sample to assess knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, and the HPV vaccine.

Prevalence and knowledge of heavy menstrual bleeding among African American women.

Objective: To assess self-reported prevalence, knowledge, and health literacy regarding heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) among African American women.

Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey study was conducted. An original survey was developed and distributed to a convenience sample of African American women aged 18-60 years at a community fair in a large city in the Midwestern region of the USA.