Jungmi Jun1, Kyeung Mi Oh. 1. Department of Communication Studies, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, USA. jungmi.jun@uni.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To explore fatalistic attributions of colon cancer development among Asian and Hispanic Americans in comparison with non-Hispanic whites; also to examine the impacts of fatalism on adherence to the colon cancer screening guideline. METHODS: For the analysis, the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey data were employed. RESULTS: Both Asian and Hispanic Americans were more likely to make fatalistic attribution and were less likely to follow the guideline than whites. Particularly for Asians, fatalism was a significant predictor for not adhering to the guideline. CONCLUSIONS: These findings emphasize the need for cultural interventions to disrupt fatalistic attitudes towards colon cancer preventions.
OBJECTIVES: To explore fatalistic attributions of colon cancer development among Asian and Hispanic Americans in comparison with non-Hispanic whites; also to examine the impacts of fatalism on adherence to the colon cancer screening guideline. METHODS: For the analysis, the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey data were employed. RESULTS: Both Asian and Hispanic Americans were more likely to make fatalistic attribution and were less likely to follow the guideline than whites. Particularly for Asians, fatalism was a significant predictor for not adhering to the guideline. CONCLUSIONS: These findings emphasize the need for cultural interventions to disrupt fatalistic attitudes towards colon cancer preventions.
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