Social networks and cancer screening in four U.S. Hispanic groups

Suarez, Lucina; Ramirez, Amelie G.; Villarreal, Roberto; Martí, José; McAlister, Alfred L.; Talavera, Gregory A.; Trapido, Edward; Pérez‐Stable, Eliseo J.

doi:10.1016/s0749-3797(00)00155-0

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“…While all groups mentioned a health fair as one of their top three choices, only Cuban women noted the use of churches and only Mexican women noted a preference for this information through their child’s school. While preferred methods of receiving health information by Hispanic subethnicity have not been explored in other studies, these data seem to confirm the experiences of other researchers that recruitment efforts for participation in cancer screening varied by subethnicity [9,10,24]. …”

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confidence: 81%

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Preferences for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Information among Mexican, Cuban and Puerto Rican Women at Risk

Quinn

McIntyre²,

Vadaparampil³

2010

Public Health Genomics

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Background: Little is known about the preferences of at-risk Hispanic women to gain information on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). Aims: This study sought to qualitatively explore preferences for HBOC information among at-risk Mexican, Puerto Rican and Cuban women and to pilot a mock brochure aimed at Hispanic women. Methods: Hispanic women aged 18–65 years with a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer participated in a semistructured interview. Data were analyzed using a combination of open-coding and content analysis. Results: Fifty-three women participated in the study. For the majority of content areas, there were no major differences between the subethnicities. All women reported discussing cancer with a doctor after a family member had been diagnosed and discussing cancer within their families; however, the content of the discussion varied. Cuban and Puerto Rican women reported using the Internet routinely for health care information while Mexican women said they did not have access to computers and did not use them. All women liked the content and photos in the brochure but Mexican women thought the reading level was too high. Preferences for the spokesperson focused on the need for Spanish-speaking health care providers. Conclusions: While the data show some similarities, such as patterns of cancer discussion and appreciation of the mock brochure, there were differences between the groups on information preferences. In designing HBOC education information for Hispanic audiences, it is important to consider varied channels for dissemination and preferences for specific types of information across subethnicities.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 81%

“…Still other research on Hispanic health shows varied levels of discussion about a cancer diagnosis or prevention within families [21,22,23]. Some Hispanic women may prefer not to discuss cancer with family members at all [11,24]. …”

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confidence: 99%

Preferences for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Information among Mexican, Cuban and Puerto Rican Women at Risk

Quinn

McIntyre²,

Vadaparampil³

2010

Public Health Genomics

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“…Among a phone survey of *2,300 diverse Hispanic women ages 40? from 8 US regions (Puerto Ricans, Central Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Cubans), Suarez and colleagues [8] reported that Mexican-American women had the lowest levels of Pap screening (63%). This varied based on age and location, with compliance rates varying from 53% among Mexican-American women age 40 and older in Laredo, TX to almost 80% among younger Mexican American women in San Diego, CA.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cervical Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Hispanics: An Analysis by Country of Origin

Shelton

Jandorf

King

et al. 2011

J Immigrant Minority Health

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As the largest and most diverse ethnic minority population in the U.S., it is important to examine differences in and correlates of Pap test adherence among Hispanics by country of origin. The data for these analyses are baseline responses from a Randomized Controlled Trial. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were conducted among Hispanic immigrant women who identified as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, or Central/South American (n = 1,305). There were significant differences in Pap test adherence: Dominicans (81.6%), Mexicans (77.5%), Central/South Americans (71.2%), and Puerto Ricans (69.3%). In multivariable analyses, there were different correlates of Pap test adherence for each country of origin. For example, marriage status (P = .0001) and younger age (P = .006) were positively associated with adherence among Mexican women. This research provides insight into the variability that exists among Hispanics and can help improve understanding of important determinants that may influence Pap test screening among diverse Hispanics.

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“…Moreover, a study has documented that various psychosocial factors may contribute to differences in screening rates along with demographic and structural factors [47]. Psychosocial factors are also reported to have a strong influence on health protective and health maintenance behaviors and are very widely studied in the cancer screening literature [48,49]. A conceptual review and synthesis of psychosocial factors influencing BC screening adherence documented attitudes and views, perceived risk for BC and knowledge of BC and mammography screening as common psychosocial factors [33].…”

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Factors Influencing Adherence to Mammography Screening Guidelines in Appalachian Women Participating in a Mobile Mammography Program

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The objectives of this study were to evaluate the characteristics (demographic, access to care, health-related behavioral, self and family medical history, psychosocial) of women age 40 years and above who participated in a mobile mammography screening program conducted throughout West Virginia (WV) to determine the factors influencing their self-reported adherence to mammography screening guidelines. Data were analyzed using the Andersen Behavioral Model of Healthcare Utilization framework to determine the factors associated with adherence to mammography screening guidelines in these women. Of the 686 women included in the analysis, 46.2% reported having had a mammogram in the past 2 years. Bivariate analyses showed predisposing factors such as older age and unemployed status, visit to a obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) in the past year (an enabling factor) and need-related factors such as having a family history of breast cancer (BC), having had breast problems in the past, having had breast biopsy in the past, having had a Pap test in past 2 years, and having had all the screenings for cholesterol, blood glucose, bone mineral density and high blood pressure in past 2 years to be significant predictors of self-reported adherence to mammography guidelines. In the final model, being above 50 years (OR=2.132), being morbidly obese (OR=2.358), having BC-related events and low knowledge about mammography were significant predictors of self-reported adherence. Breast cancer related events seem to be associated with mammography screening adherence in this rural Appalachian population. Increasing adherence to mammography screening may require targeted, community-based educational interventions that precede and complement visits by the mobile mammography unit.

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Social networks and cancer screening in four U.S. Hispanic groups

Cited by 109 publications

References 14 publications

Preferences for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Information among Mexican, Cuban and Puerto Rican Women at Risk

Preferences for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Information among Mexican, Cuban and Puerto Rican Women at Risk

Cervical Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Hispanics: An Analysis by Country of Origin

Factors Influencing Adherence to Mammography Screening Guidelines in Appalachian Women Participating in a Mobile Mammography Program

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