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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 3/2015

01-06-2015 | Original Paper

Effect of Acculturation and Access to Care on Colorectal Cancer Screening in Low-Income Latinos

Authors: Lara S. Savas, Sally W. Vernon, John S. Atkinson, Maria E. Fernández

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 3/2015

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Abstract

Latinos have lower colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) and survival rates compared to other race/ethnic groups. This cross-sectional study examines relationships between acculturation, access to and utilization of healthcare services, and CRCS in low-income Latinos. Bilingual data collectors conducted structured interviews with 544 Latino men and women (>50 years) residing in the Texas-Mexico border area. Using a hierarchical logistic regression model, we examined the relationship between lifetime history of any CRCS test and indicators of acculturation, healthcare utilization and access to care, adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics. Survey results revealed a 34 % prevalence of CRCS. Participants reporting a provider recommendation for screening, regular check-ups, higher acculturation level, and health insurance had significantly increased odds of CRCS. Findings indicate CRCS intervention research in Latinos should focus on (1) increasing physicians’ recommendations for screening, (2) promoting regular check-ups, (3) and increasing CRC prevention efforts on less acculturated and uninsured groups.
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Metadata
Title
Effect of Acculturation and Access to Care on Colorectal Cancer Screening in Low-Income Latinos
Authors
Lara S. Savas
Sally W. Vernon
John S. Atkinson
Maria E. Fernández
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-014-0061-4

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