Rates and Sociodemographic Correlates of Cancer Screening Among South Asians |
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| Authors: | Beth A. Glenn Neetu Chawla Zul Surani Roshan Bastani |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Health Services, School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA;(2) 650 Charles Young Dr. South, A2-125 CHS, Box 956900, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6900, USA;(3) South Asian Network, Artesia, CA 90701, USA;(4) Cancer Information Service-California Region’s Southern California Partnership Program Office, 1450 Biggy St., Room G501, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA |
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| Abstract: | Although the third largest Asian subgroup in the U.S., South Asians have rarely been included in cancer research. The purpose of this study was to assess rates and correlates of cancer screening in a community sample of South Asians. This study was a collaboration between the UCLA School of Public Health and South Asian Network (SAN), a social service organization in Southern California. Data were collected from 344 adults including a substantial portion of immigrants and individuals with low income and education. Few participants received screening within guidelines for colorectal (25%), breast (34%), cervical (57%) and prostate cancer (10%). Health insurance, younger age and increased length of stay in the U.S. predicted a higher likelihood of cancer screening. Women were significantly less likely to have received colorectal cancer screening compared to men. These results will guide SAN’s program planning efforts. Future interventions should focus on increasing cancer screening in this population. |
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| Keywords: | Cancer screening South Asians Community |
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