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Asian And Hispanic Americans' Cancer Fatalism And Colon Cancer Screening
Document Type
Article
Keywords
Asian Americans, Cancer fatalism, Colon cancer screening, Hints, Hispanics
Journal/Book/Conference Title
American Journal of Health Behavior
Volume
37
Issue
2
First Page
145
Last Page
154
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.
Department
Department of Communication Studies
Original Publication Date
3-1-2013
DOI of published version
10.5993/AJHB.37.2.1
Recommended Citation
Jun, Jungmi and Oh, Kyeung Mi, "Asian And Hispanic Americans' Cancer Fatalism And Colon Cancer Screening" (2013). Faculty Publications. 1639.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/1639