Journal article
The Association between Neighborhood Social Capital and Cancer Screening
American journal of health behavior, v 37(5), pp 683-692
01 Jan 2013
PMID: 23985291
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Abstract
Objectives: To examine the association between social capital and adherence to cancer screening exams. Methods: Data from a population-based survey assessed perceived neighborhood social capital as well as cancer screening behavior. We analyzed the influence of social capital on adherence to screening guidelines for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer. Results: Data from 2668 adults documented that those with greater perceived neighborhood social capital were more likely to be screened for cancer. The effect was strongest for colorectal cancer and weakest for cervical cancer. Conclusions: Research on understanding the effect of the neighborhood social environment on efforts related to cancer screening behavior may be helpful for increasing cancer screening rates.
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- Title
- The Association between Neighborhood Social Capital and Cancer Screening
- Creators
- Amy E. Leader - Thomas Jefferson UniversityYvonne L. Michael - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- American journal of health behavior, v 37(5), pp 683-692
- Publisher
- Png Publications
- Number of pages
- 10
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000321217300012
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84877627116
- Other Identifier
- 991019167130804721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health