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Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 5/2011

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 | 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.
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Metadaten
Titel
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
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2011
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Ausgabe 5/2011
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-010-9378-9

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