Patricia González1, Evelinn A Borrayo. 1. Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, 9245 Sky Park Court, San Diego, CA 92123, USA. pgonzalez@projects.sdsu.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Disparities in breast cancer (BC) screening continue to affect Latinas significantly, but the factors that explain these disparities remain unclear. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate whether physician's instruction on breast examination and mammography recommendations predicted Latinas' adherence to mammography screening above and beyond other influential variables. METHODS: A cross-sectional, descriptive design was utilized. Convenience and snowball sampling techniques were followed to recruit 344 Latinas aged 41 years and older from predominantly Latino neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Latinas' adherence to mammography screening recommendations by the American Cancer Society. RESULTS: Characteristics that were significantly associated with mammography adherence were age, Pap smear adherence, physician's breast examination instructions, and physician's mammography recommendations. CONCLUSION: The study provides evidence that the BC screening disparities that significantly affect Latinas can be addressed by increasing physician's involvement through BC screening instruction and referral.
BACKGROUND: Disparities in breast cancer (BC) screening continue to affect Latinas significantly, but the factors that explain these disparities remain unclear. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate whether physician's instruction on breast examination and mammography recommendations predicted Latinas' adherence to mammography screening above and beyond other influential variables. METHODS: A cross-sectional, descriptive design was utilized. Convenience and snowball sampling techniques were followed to recruit 344 Latinas aged 41 years and older from predominantly Latino neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Latinas' adherence to mammography screening recommendations by the American Cancer Society. RESULTS: Characteristics that were significantly associated with mammography adherence were age, Pap smear adherence, physician's breast examination instructions, and physician's mammography recommendations. CONCLUSION: The study provides evidence that the BC screening disparities that significantly affect Latinas can be addressed by increasing physician's involvement through BC screening instruction and referral.
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