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Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 1/2011

01.02.2011 | Original Paper

Young Asian Americans’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Cervical Cancer and the Human Papillomavirus

verfasst von: Beverly J. Gor, Janice A. Chilton, Pamela T. Camingue, Richard A. Hajek

Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Ausgabe 1/2011

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Abstract

Cervical cancer is a major health disparity among Asian Americans, with cervical cancer rates of Vietnamese women being significantly higher than for the general US female population and low screening rates reported for Asian American females. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with young Vietnamese, Filipino, and Korean adults (ages 18–29) to collect information on knowledge, perceptions and sources of information regarding cervical cancer, Pap tests and the human papillomavirus. 16 Korean, 18 Vietnamese, and 18 Filipino (50% female) adults participated in the study. Many participants had never heard of HPV, cervical cancer and Pap testing. Cervical cancer screening rates were low for Korean and Vietnamese females and were influenced by moral beliefs and lack of awareness. Culturally relevant education materials that consider specific Asian ethnicity and language are needed to increase awareness of cervical cancer, Pap testing, and HPV among Asian American young adults
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Metadaten
Titel
Young Asian Americans’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Cervical Cancer and the Human Papillomavirus
verfasst von
Beverly J. Gor
Janice A. Chilton
Pamela T. Camingue
Richard A. Hajek
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2011
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Ausgabe 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-010-9343-7

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