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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 3/2019

01-06-2019 | Review Paper

Barriers and Facilitators to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Immigrants in the United States

Authors: Georges Adunlin, John W. Cyrus, Matthew Asare, Lindsay M. Sabik

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

To summarize the literature on barriers and facilitators to breast and cervical cancer screening among immigrants to the US. A literature review was conducted for studies on breast and cervical cancer screening among immigrant populations. A thematic analysis of 180 studies identified a variety of barriers and facilitators to screening at the personal and system levels. Personal barriers included lack of knowledge and insurance coverage, high cost of care, and immigration status. System barriers included poor access to services, lack of interpreter services, and insensitivity to patient needs. Facilitators to screening included knowledge of disease, access to information sources, physician recommendation, and social networks. Cultural norms and resource availability at the individual and system levels influence screening among immigrants. Health insurance coverage was found to be an important predictor of preventative screening use. Future research should seek to identify the best way to address this and other barriers to cancer screening among immigrants groups.
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Metadata
Title
Barriers and Facilitators to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Immigrants in the United States
Authors
Georges Adunlin
John W. Cyrus
Matthew Asare
Lindsay M. Sabik
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-018-0794-6

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