TY - JOUR
T1 - Predictors of older Korean Americans' participation in colorectal cancer screening
AU - Juon, Hee Soon
AU - Han, Wolmi
AU - Shin, Hosung
AU - Kim, Kim B.
AU - Kim, Miyong T.
PY - 2003
Y1 - 2003
N2 - Background. Cancer is the second leading cause of death among Korean Americans aged 65 and older. Colorectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among Korean American women and the third among men. The purpose of this study was to examine the rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and the correlates of screening tests. Methods. The study employed cross-sectional face-to-face interviews with a sample of 205 Korean American elderly aged 60 and older. Results. About 18% of respondents had ever had a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and 11%, sigmoidoscopy. A history of bloody stool was related to having FOBT. In multiple logistic regression analyses, government assistance, routine checkups, having insurance, and speaking fluent English were associated with having FOBT. Marital status, proportion of time spent in the U.S., and general health status were related to having sigmoidoscopy. Conclusions. The findings suggest a need for further research addressing barriers to cancer screening in Korean Americans.
AB - Background. Cancer is the second leading cause of death among Korean Americans aged 65 and older. Colorectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among Korean American women and the third among men. The purpose of this study was to examine the rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and the correlates of screening tests. Methods. The study employed cross-sectional face-to-face interviews with a sample of 205 Korean American elderly aged 60 and older. Results. About 18% of respondents had ever had a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and 11%, sigmoidoscopy. A history of bloody stool was related to having FOBT. In multiple logistic regression analyses, government assistance, routine checkups, having insurance, and speaking fluent English were associated with having FOBT. Marital status, proportion of time spent in the U.S., and general health status were related to having sigmoidoscopy. Conclusions. The findings suggest a need for further research addressing barriers to cancer screening in Korean Americans.
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U2 - 10.1207/S15430154JCE1801_13
DO - 10.1207/S15430154JCE1801_13
M3 - Article
C2 - 12825633
AN - SCOPUS:0038362579
SN - 0885-8195
VL - 18
SP - 37
EP - 42
JO - Journal of Cancer Education
JF - Journal of Cancer Education
IS - 1
ER -