OBJECTIVES: To examine (1) Korean Americans' colorectal cancer (CRC) screening practices and (2) significant factors that affect the population's CRC screening. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of Korean Americans (N = 167) aged 50+ was conducted. Covariates included sociodemographics, acculturation, health status, health care access, CRC-related beliefs, and knowledge about screening. RESULTS: Knowledge, acculturation, and health care access were significantly associated with adherence to screening guidelines. In multivariate relationships of covariates, knowledge (OR = 2.57; 95% CI: 1.64 to 4.02) and number of visits to health care (OR = 1.80; 95% CI: 1.18 to 2.76) were significant predictors. CONCLUSION: Identified factors influencing CRC screening can help inform targeted interventions for Korean Americans.
OBJECTIVES: To examine (1) Korean Americans' colorectal cancer (CRC) screening practices and (2) significant factors that affect the population's CRC screening. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of Korean Americans (N = 167) aged 50+ was conducted. Covariates included sociodemographics, acculturation, health status, health care access, CRC-related beliefs, and knowledge about screening. RESULTS: Knowledge, acculturation, and health care access were significantly associated with adherence to screening guidelines. In multivariate relationships of covariates, knowledge (OR = 2.57; 95% CI: 1.64 to 4.02) and number of visits to health care (OR = 1.80; 95% CI: 1.18 to 2.76) were significant predictors. CONCLUSION: Identified factors influencing CRC screening can help inform targeted interventions for Korean Americans.
Authors: Mary Y Jung; Cheryl L Holt; Diane Ng; Hwa J Sim; Xiaoxiao Lu; Daisy Le; Hee-Soon Juon; Jun Li; Sunmin Lee Journal: Ethn Health Date: 2017-02-25 Impact factor: 2.772
Authors: Linda K Ko; Victoria M Taylor; Jihye Yoon; Wade K Copeland; Joo Ha Hwang; Eun Jeong Lee; John Inadomi Journal: BMC Cancer Date: 2016-12-01 Impact factor: 4.430