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Rates and Sociodemographic Correlates of Cancer Screening Among South Asians

verfasst von: Beth A. Glenn, Neetu Chawla, Zul Surani, Roshan Bastani

Erschienen in: Journal of Community Health | Ausgabe 2/2009

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Abstract

Although the third largest Asian subgroup in the U.S., South Asians have rarely been included in cancer research. The purpose of this study was to assess rates and correlates of cancer screening in a community sample of South Asians. This study was a collaboration between the UCLA School of Public Health and South Asian Network (SAN), a social service organization in Southern California. Data were collected from 344 adults including a substantial portion of immigrants and individuals with low income and education. Few participants received screening within guidelines for colorectal (25%), breast (34%), cervical (57%) and prostate cancer (10%). Health insurance, younger age and increased length of stay in the U.S. predicted a higher likelihood of cancer screening. Women were significantly less likely to have received colorectal cancer screening compared to men. These results will guide SAN’s program planning efforts. Future interventions should focus on increasing cancer screening in this population.

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Titel: Rates and Sociodemographic Correlates of Cancer Screening Among South Asians
verfasst von: Beth A. Glenn
Neetu Chawla
Zul Surani
Roshan Bastani
Publikationsdatum: 01.04.2009
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Community Health / Ausgabe 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-008-9129-1

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