Predictors of adherence to screening mammography among Korean American women

Background. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Korean American women (KAW). Many KAW are not aware of the importance of regular screening. This research estimates the rates of regular breast cancer screening and examines the predictors and barriers to obtaining regular mammogr...

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Veröffentlicht in:Preventive medicine 2004-09, Vol.39 (3), p.474-481
Hauptverfasser: Juon, Hee-Soon, Kim, Miyong, Shankar, Sharada, Han, Wolmi
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Zusammenfassung:Background. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Korean American women (KAW). Many KAW are not aware of the importance of regular screening. This research estimates the rates of regular breast cancer screening and examines the predictors and barriers to obtaining regular mammograms. Methods. Face-to-face surveys were conducted with 459 KAW residing in Maryland. Study participants were recruited through Korean churches and senior housing. Results. About 33% had regular mammograms. In multiple logistic regression analyses, the strongest correlate of regular mammograms was knowledge of screening guidelines. Age, spoken English proficiency, and physician recommendations were associated with regular mammograms. Employment interacted with insurance: Employed women without insurance had lower rates of mammograms than those employed with insurance. The most frequent reason for not having regular mammograms was a woman's belief that she was at low risk for breast cancer. Conclusions. Results indicate that knowledge of screening guidelines and physician recommendations for screening are important in this minority population. Culturally relevant educational programs about breast cancer screening should be developed for less acculturated women and recent immigrants.
ISSN:0091-7435
1096-0260
DOI:10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.05.006