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01.10.2011 | Original Paper
Heterogeneity in Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Practices Among Female Hispanic Immigrants in the United States
verfasst von:
Catalina Lawsin, Deborah Erwin, Zoran Bursac, Lina Jandorf
Erschienen in:
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
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Ausgabe 5/2011
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Abstract
This study examined differences in cervical and breast cancer (CC and BC) screening among a heterogeneous group of Hispanic women. Data from 247 women (mean age = 38.7 ± 13.3) from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and countries throughout Central and South America regarding participation in Pap smears, mammography, clinical breast exam (CBE) and breast self-exams (BSE), CC and BC knowledge, and acculturation were analyzed. Differences in CBE and BSE screening behaviors were found based on country of origin (P < .01). However, after adjusting for the independent variables, only acculturation and knowledge remained significant correlates to BSE and CBE (P < .01). Dominican women had higher BC knowledge scores (P < .01) adhered most to BC screening guidelines. Heterogeneity in BC and CC screening was found among Hispanic sub-groups and suggests that health promotion programs should be tailored appropriately, particularly among recent immigrants.