AIMS: This study explores whether certain population characteristics are associated with adherence to mammography screening guidelines among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white (NHW) women living in the southwestern United States. METHODS: Participants in a population-based study (4-Corners' Breast Cancer Study) included in this analysis were 790 Hispanic women and 1,441 NHW women. Multivariate logistic regression was used to compute the ethnic-specific adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association of the outcome variable (adherent vs. nonadherent) and its correlates. Women were adherent if they had obtained their first mammogram between 41 and 50 years of age and had received at least one mammogram per 2 years or less. RESULTS: Ethnic-specific associations were observed with certain population characteristics and mammography adherence. Specifically, characteristics that were significantly associated with adherence among Hispanic women were younger age (50-59 years), having a family history of breast cancer, nulliparity, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and performing regular breast self-examinations (BSE). Among NHW women, younger age (50-59 years), family history of breast cancer, obesity, consuming moderate amounts of alcohol, and taking HRT were associated with mammography adherence. When adjusting for the evaluated population characteristics, the relationship between ethnicity and mammography adherence was no longer apparent. CONCLUSIONS: Ethnic-specific characteristics appear to explain differences in mammography adherence among Hispanic and NHW women. Disparities in screening rates, late-stage disease and breast cancer mortality that impact Hispanic women could potentially be addressed more effectively by interventions that specifically target the unique characteristics of the Hispanic population.
AIMS: This study explores whether certain population characteristics are associated with adherence to mammography screening guidelines among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white (NHW) women living in the southwestern United States. METHODS:Participants in a population-based study (4-Corners' Breast Cancer Study) included in this analysis were 790 Hispanic women and 1,441 NHW women. Multivariate logistic regression was used to compute the ethnic-specific adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association of the outcome variable (adherent vs. nonadherent) and its correlates. Women were adherent if they had obtained their first mammogram between 41 and 50 years of age and had received at least one mammogram per 2 years or less. RESULTS: Ethnic-specific associations were observed with certain population characteristics and mammography adherence. Specifically, characteristics that were significantly associated with adherence among Hispanic women were younger age (50-59 years), having a family history of breast cancer, nulliparity, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and performing regular breast self-examinations (BSE). Among NHW women, younger age (50-59 years), family history of breast cancer, obesity, consuming moderate amounts of alcohol, and taking HRT were associated with mammography adherence. When adjusting for the evaluated population characteristics, the relationship between ethnicity and mammography adherence was no longer apparent. CONCLUSIONS: Ethnic-specific characteristics appear to explain differences in mammography adherence among Hispanic and NHW women. Disparities in screening rates, late-stage disease and breast cancer mortality that impact Hispanic women could potentially be addressed more effectively by interventions that specifically target the unique characteristics of the Hispanic population.
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