Rates and independent correlates of Pap smear testing among Korean-American women.

Wismer, Barbara; Moskowitz, Joel M.; Chen, A M; Kang, Seung Goo; Novotny, Thomas E.; Min, Katya; Lew, Rod; Tager, Ira B.

doi:10.2105/ajph.88.4.656

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“…We found that some of the independent variables were significant predictors of both outcome measures, which is consistent with findings from literature (Juon, Choi, & Kim, 2000;Juon et al, 2002;Juon et al, 2003;K. Kim et al, 1999;Wismer et al, 1998). Such variables included, for example, age, marital status, income, having knowledge of the early detection method for cervical cancer, and perceived beliefs about benefits of and barriers to receiving Pap testing.…”

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Knowledge and Beliefs Related to Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Korean American Women

2008

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The purpose of this article is to examine knowledge and health beliefs associated with cervical cancer screening among Korean American women. A telephone survey was conducted with 189 Korean American women in the Chicago area. Age, marital status, income, knowledge of early detection method for cervical cancer, and perceived beliefs about benefits of and barriers to receiving Pap tests were all related to outcomes of ever having a Pap test and having had one in the preceding 3 years. Variables uniquely related to ever having a Pap test were education, employment status, fluency in English, and proportion of life spent in the United States. Variables uniquely related to having had the test during the preceding 3 years were having a usual source of care and regular checkups. Different intervention components are suggested for the groups of Korean American women who have never had a Pap smear and for those who have not had one in the preceding 3 years, in addition to common intervention strategies that aim to increase knowledge and perceived benefit and to decrease perceived barriers to receiving Pap tests.

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Knowledge and Beliefs Related to Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Korean American Women

2008

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“…Similar findings reported among the Norwegian female physicians, significant correlates of Pap smear screening were being married [68]. Similarly, study among the Korean-American women showed the strongest correlates of Pap smear with marital status [69].…”

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“…Studies in other countries have also found a close association between Pap smear screening and health care utilization indicators [34,69,70].…”

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Practice and Barriers towards Cervical Cancer Screening among University Staff at a Malaysian University

Naggar¹

2012

J Community Med Health Edu

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Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the practice and barriers towards the Pap smear test among Malaysian women.Methodology: This is a cross-sectional survey of female university staff. Data was collected by a self-administered questionnaire from a total of 117 women. T-test and ANOVA test were conducted to determine if there was a significant difference between the study parameters.Results: A total number of 117 female university staff participated in this study. The majority of them were Malays, single, and living in the city (92.3%, 58.1%, and 92.3%; respectively). Regarding lifestyle practices, the majority consumed vitamin and mineral supplements regularly, and exercised once a week, (55.6%, and 41%, respectively). As for their knowledge about cervical cancer, the majority have heard about the Pap smear test before (81.2%). Regarding the practice of Pap smear test, only 22.2% ever had a Pap smear test done. As for the barriers toward having a Pap smear test done, the most common barrier among study participants was lack of time (29.9%), followed by the excuse that the Pap smear test is a painful procedure (17.9%). Regarding the factors that influenced the practice of having a Pap smear test were marital status, occupation, regular vitamin and mineral supplements intake, daily fruits intake, regular medical check-up, educational and income level significantly influenced the practice (p=0.001, p=0.002, p=0.034, p=0.001, p=0.001, p=0.024, p=0.001; respectively).

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“…Studies have reported that only 22%-75% of Korean American women had ever had a Papanicolaou (Pap) test, and only 26%-63% had had the test in the prior two to three years (Juon, Choi, & Kim, 2000;Juon, Seung-Lee, & Klassen, 2003;Kim et al, 1999;Moskavitz, Kazinets, Tager, & Wong, 2004;Sarna, Tae, Kim, Brecht, & Maxwell, 2001;Wismer et al, 1998b). Their Pap screening rates are far lower than the age-adjusted rates from a national random sample, the 1999 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), which found that 94% of women aged 18 years and older with an intact cervix had ever had a Pap test and 84% had had one in the prior three years (Coughlin, Uhler, Hall, & Briss, 2004).…”

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Korean American Women's Beliefs About Breast and Cervical Cancer and Associated Symbolic Meanings

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Miller³

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Oncology Nursing Forum

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Purpose/Objectives-To explore Korean American women's symbolic meanings related to their breasts and cervix, to examine attitudes and beliefs about breast and cervical cancer, and to find relationships between the participants' beliefs and their cancer screening behaviors.Research Approach-Descriptive, qualitative analysis. Setting-Southwestern United States.Participants-33 Korean-born women at least 40 years of age.Methodologic Approach-In-depth, face-to-face, individual interviews were conducted in Korean. A semistructured interview guide was used to ensure comparable core content across all interviews. Transcribed and translated interviews were analyzed using descriptive content analysis.Main Research Variables-Breast cancer, cervical cancer, cancer screening, beliefs, and Korean American women.Findings-Korean American women's symbolic meaning of their breasts and cervix are closely related to their past experiences of bearing and rearing children. Negative life experiences among older Korean American women contributed to negative perceptions about cervical cancer. Having information about cancer, either correct or incorrect, and having faith in God or destiny may be barriers to obtaining screening tests. Conclusions-KoreanAmerican women's symbolic meanings regarding their breasts and cervix, as well as their beliefs about breast cancer and cervical cancer and cancer screening, are associated with their cultural and interpersonal contexts. Their beliefs or limited knowledge appear to relate to their screening behaviors.

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Rates and independent correlates of Pap smear testing among Korean-American women.

Cited by 43 publications

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Knowledge and Beliefs Related to Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Korean American Women

Knowledge and Beliefs Related to Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Korean American Women

Practice and Barriers towards Cervical Cancer Screening among University Staff at a Malaysian University

Korean American Women's Beliefs About Breast and Cervical Cancer and Associated Symbolic Meanings

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