Cultural Beliefs and Understandings of Cervical Cancer Among Mexican Immigrant Women in Southeast Georgia

作者: John S. Luque , Yelena N. Tarasenko , Jonathan N. Maupin , Moya L. Alfonso , Lisa C. Watson

DOI: 10.1007/S10903-014-0117-5

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摘要: Rural Mexican immigrant women in the U.S. are infrequently screened and experience health disparities from cervical cancer. We explored cancer-related cultural beliefs this population. administered a cross-sectional survey to 39 due for screening. conducted univariate bivariate analyses of participants’ characteristics, Pap test history, knowledge beliefs, consensus analysis about causes cancer barriers For all tasks, there was (Eigenratios >3:1) among participants. Comparing rankings risk factor clusters, clusters related sexual behaviors were ranked more severely than genetic or other behavioral factors. There agreement on ideas causation screening these women. Hence, improved methods disseminating important information greater access care needed, particularly relationship stigma sex birth control practices.

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