Keiko Honda1. 1. Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University, 722 E. 168th Street, Room 719, New York City, NY 10032, USA. kh2086@columbia.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The author examined the prevalence and predictors of colorectal cancer screening among the urban Japanese population of the United States. METHODS: A sample of Japanese residents of major US metropolitan areas completed a self-administered mailed survey. RESULTS: Physician recommendation, acculturation, and perceived psychological costs were consistent predictors of screening for colorectal cancer. Gender and marital status were related to screening via fecal occult blood testing; age, susceptibility, and health insurance were related to sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy screening. CONCLUSIONS: Colorectal cancer screening among the urban Japanese population could be increased with interventions seeking to promote physician recommendations for screening, alleviate perceived psychological costs among patients, and improve physician-patient communication.
OBJECTIVES: The author examined the prevalence and predictors of colorectal cancer screening among the urban Japanese population of the United States. METHODS: A sample of Japanese residents of major US metropolitan areas completed a self-administered mailed survey. RESULTS: Physician recommendation, acculturation, and perceived psychological costs were consistent predictors of screening for colorectal cancer. Gender and marital status were related to screening via fecal occult blood testing; age, susceptibility, and health insurance were related to sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy screening. CONCLUSIONS:Colorectal cancer screening among the urban Japanese population could be increased with interventions seeking to promote physician recommendations for screening, alleviate perceived psychological costs among patients, and improve physician-patient communication.
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