Patria Rojas1, Tan Li2, Gira J Ravelo3, Christyl Dawson4, Mariana Sanchez5, Alicia Sneij6, Weize Wang7, Mariano Kanamori8, Elena Cyrus9, Mario R De La Rosa10. 1. associate research professor at Florida International University. 2. assistant professor in the Department of Biostatistics at Florida International University. 3. PhD candidate at Florida International University. 4. PhD student at Florida International University. 5. post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Research on US Latinos HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse at Florida International University. 6. PhD student in the Robert Stempel School of Social Work and Public Health at Florida International University. 7. graduate student the Robert Stempel School of Social Work and Public Health at Florida International University. 8. post-doctoral fellow the Robert Stempel School of Social Work and Public Health at Florida International University. 9. post-doctoral fellow in the Center for Research on US Latinos HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse at Florida International University. 10. professor and director of the Center for Research on US Latinos HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse at Florida International University.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Latinas have the highest incidence rates of cervical cancer in the United States, and Latinas in the United States are less likely to utilize cervical cancer screening. METHOD: We used secondary data analysis of a non-clinical convenience sample (n=316 women at baseline; n=285 at five-year follow-up) to examine correlates of cervical cancer screening among adult Latina women. Univariate and multiple logistic regression models using Generalized Estimated Equations (GEE) algorithm were utilized to assess the influence of the independent variables. RESULTS: Women who reported their main healthcare source as community health clinics, women who were sexually active, and women who reported that a healthcare provider discussed HIV prevention with them were more likely to report having a cervical cancer screening (aOR=2.06; CI=1.20, 3.52). CONCLUSION: The results suggest a need for continued efforts to ensure that medically underserved women (e.g., Latina women) receive counseling and education about the importance of preventive cancer screening.
BACKGROUND: Latinas have the highest incidence rates of cervical cancer in the United States, and Latinas in the United States are less likely to utilize cervical cancer screening. METHOD: We used secondary data analysis of a non-clinical convenience sample (n=316 women at baseline; n=285 at five-year follow-up) to examine correlates of cervical cancer screening among adult Latina women. Univariate and multiple logistic regression models using Generalized Estimated Equations (GEE) algorithm were utilized to assess the influence of the independent variables. RESULTS:Women who reported their main healthcare source as community health clinics, women who were sexually active, and women who reported that a healthcare provider discussed HIV prevention with them were more likely to report having a cervical cancer screening (aOR=2.06; CI=1.20, 3.52). CONCLUSION: The results suggest a need for continued efforts to ensure that medically underserved women (e.g., Latina women) receive counseling and education about the importance of preventive cancer screening.
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Keywords:
Latinas/Hispanics; cervical cancer screening; drug and alcohol use
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