Disparities in vaccinations and cancer screening among U.S.- and foreign-born Arab and European American non-Hispanic White women.

摘要: Abstract Background Disparities in vaccinations and cancer screening exist when comparing foreign-born U.S.-born women collectively disaggregated by race ethnicity. The purpose of this study was to estimate compare the age-adjusted prevalence not receiving a flu or pneumonia vaccine, clinical breast examination, mammogram Pap smear among U.S.- White region birth examine associations while controlling for potential confounders. Methods We pooled 12 years National Health Interview Survey data (n = 117,893). To approximate an “Arab-American” ethnicity, we identified 15 “Arab” countries from Middle East that comprise Arab Nations. Data requested Center Statistics Research Center. used χ2 statistic descriptive statistics odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs were inferential statistics. Findings Compared U.S.-born, Whites Nations had higher estimates recommended screenings. In crude adjusted analyses, Arab-American less likely report vaccine (OR, 0.34; CI, 0.21–0.58), (OR, 0.14; CI, 0.06–0.32), (OR, 0.13; CI, 0.05–0.31), examination (OR, 0.16; CI, 0.07–0.37) compared women. There no differences mammography. Conclusions This national examining uptake vaccines preventive screenings suggests are lower Future studies should collect qualitative assess cultural context surrounding prevention behaviors