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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

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