ArticleJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2011
Predicting breast and colon cancer screening among English-as-a-second-language older Chinese immigrant women to Canada.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Interventions to Reduce Healthcare Disparities in Cancer Screening Among Minority Adults: a Systematic Review.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2021Pooled it
- Impact of provider-patient communication on cancer screening adherence: A systematic review.Preventive medicine · 2016Pooled it
- Health literacy and cancer screening: a systematic review.Patient education and counseling · 2014Pooled it
- Beliefs about causes of colon cancer by English-as-a-Second-Language Chinese immigrant women to Canada.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2011Trial
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- Cancer Screening and Treatment Delays During the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Role of Health Literacy in Care Re-engagement: Findings from an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center sample.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Article
- Breast cancer screening practices and associated factors among Chinese-Australian women living in Sydney: A cross-sectional survey study.Nursing & health sciences · 2022Article
- Examining colorectal cancer screening uptake and health provider recommendations among underserved middle aged and older African Americans.Health promotion perspectives · 2022Article
- Barriers and Facilitators of Breast Cancer Screening amongst Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Women in South Western Sydney: A Qualitative Explorative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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- Breast Cancer Screening Practice and Associated Factors Among Women Aged 20-70 Years in Urban Settings of SNNPR, Ethiopia.Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press) · 2021Article
- Factors influencing chemotherapy knowledge in women with breast cancer.Applied nursing research : ANR · 2020Article
- Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Populations in Canada.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2020Review
- Identifying the Social Determinants of Breast Health Behavior: a Qualitative Content AnalysisAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2018Article
- Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Among Older Chinese Women in Chicago's Chinatown.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2017Article
- Breast Cancer and Mammography Screening: Knowledge, Beliefs and Predictors for Asian Immigrant Women Attending a Specialized Clinic in British Columbia, Canada.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2016Article
- Evaluation of a Culturally Tailored Education to Promote Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Chinese-Australian Women.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2016Article
- Contributing Factors to Colorectal Cancer Screening among Chinese People: A Review of Quantitative Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2016Review
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Abstract
Little is known about the cancer screening behaviors of older ESL Chinese immigrant women. To explore predictors of colon and breast cancer screening in this population, 103 Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking immigrant women ages 50 years and older were recruited. Participants completed questionnaires to evaluate screening behaviors, health literacy, and demographic characteristics. Eighty-five percent self-reported that they were current breast cancer screeners, and 75% were current colon cancer screeners. Recommendation from a physician, having a female physician, and high or moderate proficiency in English predicted current mammography screening. Physician recommendation, first language, and self-efficacy predicted use of colon cancer screening. Bivariate analyses also revealed an association between use of colon cancer screening and greater health literacy and longer residency in Canada. Important predictors of screening emerged that potentially informs interventions to increase cancer prevention among older Chinese immigrants. The essential role of physician recommendation was identified for both breast and colon cancer screening.
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