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Journal of Cancer Education
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education 4/2011

01-12-2011

Cervical Cancer Screening: Attitudes and Behaviors of Young Asian American Women

Authors: Grace J. Yoo, Mai Nhung Le, Stephen Vong, Regina Lagman, Amy G. Lam

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 4/2011

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Abstract

Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, Korean, Filipino, and Vietnamese American women experience high incidence rates of cervical cancer but low rates of cervical cancer screenings. This study examines the behaviors and attitudes towards screening in young Korean, Filipino, and Vietnamese American women (n = 304) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Results indicated Vietnamese American (OR = 2.51) and Filipino American (OR = 2.31) women had greater odds of ever having a Pap test than Korean American women. Those older (OR = 1.55), born in the USA (OR = 2.64), and those comfortable with the test (OR = 3.41) also had greater odds of ever having a Pap test. Correct knowledge of cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus did not significantly affect the odds of having a Pap test. Interventions to increase Pap testing in these populations should focus on increasing levels of comfort and should target those younger and foreign born.
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Metadata
Title
Cervical Cancer Screening: Attitudes and Behaviors of Young Asian American Women
Authors
Grace J. Yoo
Mai Nhung Le
Stephen Vong
Regina Lagman
Amy G. Lam
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-011-0230-2

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