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Prevalence and Correlates of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among a Midwest Community Sample of Low-Acculturated Latinas
Journal of health care for the poor and underserved, v 24(4), pp 1717-1738
01 Nov 2013
PMID: 24185166
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Abstract
Background. Low adherence to cervical and breast cancer (CBC) screening recommendations contributes to high CBC mortality among Latinas. Purpose. To estimate the prevalence of, and factors associated with, last 12-month Pap smear and mammogram receipt among a Midwest community sample of low-acculturated Latinas. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 278 Latina immigrants in Dane County, Wisconsin. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire. We estimated multivariate logistic regression models to identify factors associated with CBC screening receipt. Results. Rates of last 12-month Pap smear and mammogram receipt were 56.8% and 39.4%, respectively. Age, knowledge of screening recommendations, and having a regular health care provider were independently associated with both Pap smear and mammogram receipt. Having ever used Planned Parenthood and fear of cancer were uniquely correlated with Pap smear and mammogram receipt, respectively. Conclusions. Modifiable individual, structural, and cultural factors contribute to suboptimal rates of CBC screening among low-acculturated Latino immigrants.
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- Title
- Prevalence and Correlates of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among a Midwest Community Sample of Low-Acculturated Latinas
- Creators
- Ana P. Martinez-Donate - University of Wisconsin–MadisonLina M. Vera-Cala - University of Wisconsin–MadisonXiao Zhang - University of Wisconsin–MadisonRhea VedroRosario AnguloTanya Atkinson
- Publication Details
- Journal of health care for the poor and underserved, v 24(4), pp 1717-1738
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins Univ Press
- Number of pages
- 22
- Grant note
- P30CA014520 / NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) P30 CA014520 / NCI NIH HHS; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000326904800027
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84887030902
- Other Identifier
- 991020099917904721
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- Health Policy & Services
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health