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Journal of Community Health
Published in: Journal of Community Health 2/2009

01-04-2009 | Original Paper

Rates and Sociodemographic Correlates of Cancer Screening Among South Asians

Authors: Beth A. Glenn, Neetu Chawla, Zul Surani, Roshan Bastani

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 2/2009

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Abstract

Although the third largest Asian subgroup in the U.S., South Asians have rarely been included in cancer research. The purpose of this study was to assess rates and correlates of cancer screening in a community sample of South Asians. This study was a collaboration between the UCLA School of Public Health and South Asian Network (SAN), a social service organization in Southern California. Data were collected from 344 adults including a substantial portion of immigrants and individuals with low income and education. Few participants received screening within guidelines for colorectal (25%), breast (34%), cervical (57%) and prostate cancer (10%). Health insurance, younger age and increased length of stay in the U.S. predicted a higher likelihood of cancer screening. Women were significantly less likely to have received colorectal cancer screening compared to men. These results will guide SAN’s program planning efforts. Future interventions should focus on increasing cancer screening in this population.
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Metadata
Title
Rates and Sociodemographic Correlates of Cancer Screening Among South Asians
Authors
Beth A. Glenn
Neetu Chawla
Zul Surani
Roshan Bastani
Publication date
01-04-2009
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Community Health / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-008-9129-1

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