OBJECTIVES: To determine the role of numeracy on cancer screening knowledge and practices among an ethnically diverse population. METHODS: Women aged 40+ presenting for primary care at an urban academic medical center were surveyed. Numeracy was measured as a dichotomous outcome (numerate: yes/no) using 3 criteria adapted from a validated instrument. Self-report was used to determine if women were upto-date with breast and colorectal cancer screening. RESULTS: Adequate numeracy was associated with increasing age, white race, higher education, and knowledge of breast cancer screening guidelines. No association was found between numeracy and cancer screening practices. CONCLUSIONS: Adequate numeracy was not a key determinant of cancer screening.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the role of numeracy on cancer screening knowledge and practices among an ethnically diverse population. METHODS:Women aged 40+ presenting for primary care at an urban academic medical center were surveyed. Numeracy was measured as a dichotomous outcome (numerate: yes/no) using 3 criteria adapted from a validated instrument. Self-report was used to determine if women were upto-date with breast and colorectal cancer screening. RESULTS: Adequate numeracy was associated with increasing age, white race, higher education, and knowledge of breast cancer screening guidelines. No association was found between numeracy and cancer screening practices. CONCLUSIONS: Adequate numeracy was not a key determinant of cancer screening.
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