Cancer risk and risk communication in urban, lower-income neighborhoods

摘要: Abstract Objectives Family history of cancer is an important risk factor for the disease, and communicating with family physicians about critical to assessment. This study examined communication physicians. Methods A telephone interview was administered randomly selected participants ( n  = 217) from 5 urban, lower-income communities in 2006 2007. large proportion population were minorities lower socio-economic status (47% African American, 43% incomes Results Respondents equally likely as members initiate discussions risk, but respondents more Logistic regression models fit talk family, physician, perceived risk. In multivariable analysis, higher income greater worry associated talking physician Gender, Conclusion Efforts decrease barriers are needed.