Cervical cancer screening behavior among Hmong-American immigrant women

Author(s):

Lee, Hee Yun; Yang, P.N.; Lee, D.K.; Ghebre, R.

Format:

Journal article

Citation:

American Journal Of Health Behavior, Volume 39, Issue 3 (2015). pp. 301-307.

Language:

English

Abstract:

Objectives: To investigate Hmong-American immigrant women's utilization of cervical cancer screening, including the impact of cultural health beliefs on screening use. Methods: Overall, 164 Hmong-American immigrant women 21 to 65 years of age were recruited from a large metropolitan area in the Midwest. We used logistic regression, guided by Andersen's Behavior Model, to examine factors associated with the receipt of Pap test. Results: About 67.1% had received a Pap test within the last 3 years. Fatalism, modesty, education, and marital status were significantly correlated with receiving a Pap test. Conclusion: The provision of cervical cancer literacy education and related preventive guidelines to this population are urgently needed to reduce cancer-screening disparity. © 2015, PNG Publications. All rights reserved.

ISSN:

10873244 (ISSN)

DOI:

10.5993/AJHB.39.3.2

Identifier:

HmongStudies1696