ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing
Barriers and Challenges to Cervical Cancer Screening, Follow-Up, and Prevention Measures among Korean Immigrant Women in Hawaii.
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- Racial inequalities in eligibility and access to lung cancer screening: systematic review of United States studies.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Applicability of the levels of the socio-ecological model in the context of cervical cancer prevention: a scoping review.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
- A cross-sectional analysis of factors associated with cervical cancer screening in a large midwest primary care setting.BMC women's health · 2025Article
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- Barriers and facilitators of retention in care after cervical cancer screening: patients' and healthcare providers' perspectives.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- A Community-Based Cervical Cancer Education and Navigation Program for Korean American Women.Asian American journal of psychology · 2024Article
- Barriers to adherence to cytology exam: a case study in low-income Colombian women.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Cancer nurses, are we really contributing to reduce burden via cancer prevention?Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2022Article
- Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake and Experiences of Black African Immigrant Women in Canada.Global qualitative nursing researchArticle
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Abstract
objectiveDespite being the fastest-growing population in the United States, Asian American women have one of the lowest cancer screening rates and the least attention given to cancer-related research. Cervical cancer screening disparities among Korean immigrant women (KIWs) in Hawaii have been reported.
methodsThe qualitative ethnographic study was to explore the health barriers and challenges of cervical cancer prevention among KIWs in Hawaii. The Social Ecological Model was used to guide the study. Data were collected using individual structured interviews with 20 KIWs aged 21-65 years. The data were coded and analyzed to identify themes in exploring health barriers.
resultsThe findings revealed that participants (a) lacked knowledge about the U.S. health-care system; (b) lacked access; (c) had limited resources regarding cervical cancer screening communicated in Korean; (d) lacked an understanding of cultural and psychosocial beliefs on preventive care; (e) lacked female and Korean-speaking providers; and (f) experienced language barriers and limited coverage of health insurance.
conclusionsA multicomponent intervention combining individual and community-based, Internet-accessible, culturally, and linguistically appropriate approaches may enhance effective cervical cancer screening rates and positive health outcomes among KIWs in Hawaii.
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