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Colorectal Cancer Screening Compliance among Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

Authors :
Domingo JB
Chen JJ
Braun KL
Source :
Journal of immigrant and minority health [J Immigr Minor Health] 2018 Jun; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 584-593.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening prevalence remains low among Asians and Pacific Islanders. This study examined disparities and predictors of CRC screening compliance in adults age 50-75 years in Asians and Pacific Islanders in Hawai'i. Hawai'i Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data for 2011-2014 were analyzed. CRC screening status was dichotomized. Logistic regression was used to examine ethnic differences in and predictors of CRC screening status. Filipinos (OR 0.56), Chinese (OR 0.70), and Hawaiians (OR 0.75) were significantly less likely than whites to be CRC compliant. Higher education and income, employment, regular health provider, and routine checkups were important predictors of CRC compliance. Findings confirm lower CRC screening compliance in three of the four largest Asian and Pacific Islander groups in Hawai'i and that CRC screening compliance is influenced by several factors. Culturally tailored education and navigation services may be effective in reducing these disparities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-1920
Volume :
20
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of immigrant and minority health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28378254
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-017-0576-6