Faculty Publications
Colorectal Cancer Screening Knowledge, Beliefs, And Practices Of Korean Americans
Document Type
Article
Keywords
Belief, Colon cancer screening, Knowledge, Korean Americans
Journal/Book/Conference Title
American Journal of Health Behavior
Volume
37
Issue
3
First Page
381
Last Page
394
Abstract
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.
Department
Department of Communication Studies
Original Publication Date
5-1-2013
DOI of published version
10.5993/AJHB.37.3.11
Recommended Citation
Oh, Kyeung Mi; Kreps, Gary L.; and Jun, Jungmi, "Colorectal Cancer Screening Knowledge, Beliefs, And Practices Of Korean Americans" (2013). Faculty Publications. 1617.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/1617
