ERIC Number: EJ1049651
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Feb
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-1981
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Colorectal Cancer Screening among Latinos in Three Communities on the Texas-Mexico Border
Fernández, María E.; Savas, Lara S.; Wilson, Katherine M.; Byrd, Theresa L.; Atkinson, John; Torres-Vigil, Isabel; Vernon, Sally W.
Health Education & Behavior, v42 n1 p16-25 Feb 2015
Objective: To assess colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) prevalence and psychosocial correlates of CRCS among Latinos in South Texas. Method: Using multivariable analyses, we examined the association of perceived susceptibility, self-efficacy, pros and cons, subjective norms, knowledge and fatalism on CRCS among 544 Latinos (50 years and older). Results: In this socioeconomically disadvantaged population, 40% had never heard of any CRCS test, only 34% reported ever completing any type of CRCS, and only 25% were adherent to CRCS guidelines. Insurance status, gender, perceived cons, CRCS self-efficacy, and CRCS norms were significantly associated with CRCS. Conclusion: CRCS interventions in this population should focus on improving access, increasing self-efficacy and perceived norms, and decreasing negative perceptions of CRCS.
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Cancer, Hispanic Americans, Incidence, Psychological Patterns, Social Influences, Statistical Analysis, At Risk Persons, Self Concept, Self Efficacy, Barriers, Knowledge Level, Social Attitudes, Older Adults, Economically Disadvantaged, Compliance (Psychology), Health Behavior, Surveys, Interviews, Individual Characteristics, Mexican Americans
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DHHS/PHS); National Cancer Institute (NCI) (NIH)
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Grant or Contract Numbers: CDC PRC SIP 202U48 CCU60009653; CDC PRC SIP 1604U48 CCU6009653; 2 R25 CA57712; 5K01CA15178504