Breast Cancer
Awareness
Awareness
What part of the body does breast cancer affect?
What is Breast tissue?
What organ pumps blood throughout your body?
What is the heart?
True or false: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
What is: True?
What does consent mean?
What is freely agreeing to participate in something without pressure, force, or manipulation? It must be voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time.
What is sickle cell disease?
What is an inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin and can cause pain and other serious complications?
Name one possible warning sign of breast cancer.
What is,
A new lump
nipple changes
skin dimpling
unusual change in breast size or shape?
Name one risk factor for heart disease.
What is High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, or physical inactivity?
What is one sign that stress may be affecting your mental health?
What is Changes in sleep, irritability, difficulty concentrating, or feeling overwhelmed?
Name one possible warning sign of an abusive relationship.
What is controlling behavior threats, intimidation, isolation, or physical harm?
Why is representation of Black women in health research important?
What is It helps researchers better understand health outcomes and ensure findings are relevant to diverse populations?
What is a mammogram?
What is an X-ray of the breast used to screen for or evaluate breast cancer?
What condition occurs when blood glucose levels remain higher than normal because the body cannot properly produce or use insulin?
What is Diabetes?
What is one reason a Black woman might delay seeking mental health care?
What is Stigma, cost, limited access to culturally responsive care, or concerns about being misunderstood?
What is one way to help a friend experiencing domestic violence?
What is listen without judgment, respect her choices, and help connect her with confidential support services.
What is a health disparity?
What is A preventable difference in health outcomes or access to care that disproportionately affects certain populations?
True or false: A person can have breast cancer without feeling a lump.
What is: True?
Name one symptom that can occur during a heart attack in women besides chest discomfort.
What is Shortness of breath, nausea, unusual fatigue, back pain, or jaw pain?
What is one way to support a woman who is struggling with her mental health?
What is listening without judgment, offering support, and helping her find professional resources if needed?
What is the National Domestic Violence Hotline number in the United States?
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
What is maternal mortality?
What is the death of a woman during pregnancy or within a specified period after pregnancy from a cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management?
Name one reason the breast cancer death rate is higher among Black women.
What is: the differences in access to high-quality care, later-stage diagnosis, and differences in cancer subtypes that can contribute?
Why is high blood pressure sometimes called a “silent killer”?
What is It often has no noticeable symptoms but can damage the heart, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels?
True or false: You must have a diagnosed mental health condition to benefit from therapy.
What is
False. Therapy can help with stress, relationships, life changes, and personal growth, too?
Why is it important to avoid judging someone who remains in an abusive relationship?
What is leaving can involve: safety risks, financial dependence, housing concerns, and other complex barriers? Support should be nonjudgmental and safety focused.
What does WWI stand for in Sigma Gamma Rho?
What is Women’s Wellness Initiative?