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ArticleJournal of Asian health2022

Determinants of Colorectal Cancer Screening among South Asian Americans.

Arnab Mukherjea, Salma Shariff-Marco, Juan Yang, Winston Tseng, Latha Palaniappan, Jun Li, Susan L Ivey, Ma Somsouk, Scarlett Lin Gomez

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  2. Language as a barrier to colorectal cancer screening in flanders: an ecological study.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2025
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9 authors.

Arnab MukherjeaDepartment of Public Health, California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA.ORCID 0000-0003-4859-5587
Salma Shariff-MarcoDepartment of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA.ORCID 0000-0002-2541-3333
Juan YangDepartment of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA.ORCID 0000-0002-2291-7907
Winston TsengHealth Research for Action, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA.
Latha PalaniappanSchool of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA.ORCID 0000-0002-1245-665X
Jun LiDivision of Cancer Prevention & Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Atlanta, GA.ORCID 0000-0001-6269-4560
Susan L IveyHealth Research for Action, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA.ORCID 0000-0002-8921-7032
Ma SomsoukHelen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA.ORCID 0000-0001-6116-3645
Scarlett Lin GomezDepartment of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA.ORCID 0000-0002-5143-4867

Funding

Intramural CDC HHS CC999999NCCDPHP CDC HHS U48 DP004998
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundColorectal cancer screening rates among South Asian Americans are among the lowest of US population groups. Few population-based studies have examined determinants of screening in this population. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with colorectal cancer screening among South Asian Americans.

methodsData from the 2001-2009 California Health Interview Survey and multivariable logistic regression were used to examine determinants of being non-adherent with colorectal cancer screening recommendations. Independent variables include sociodemographic and healthcare access measures.

resultsOverall, 49% of 459 South Asian Americans were non-adherent to screening recommendations. Characteristics associated with non-adherence were the absence of flu shot, absence of doctor visits, sole use of non-English language at home and ≤40% life spent in the United States. In the multivariable model, screening non-adherence was associated with ≤40% life in the United States (odds ratio [95% confidence interval] 3.0 [1.4-6.5]), use of non-English at home (2.8 [1.0-7.8]) and no flu shot (2.5 [1.3-4.8]). Obese (BMI > 27.5 kg/m2) versus normal-weight patients were less likely to be non-adherent (0.4 [0.2-0.9]).

conclusionsLength of time in the United States and language spoken at home rather than English proficiency were associated with non-adherence to colorectal cancer screening, reflecting the importance of acculturation and retention of cultural values. Health conditions and behaviors reflecting more proactive healthcare utilization may reinforce the importance of provider recommendations and perceived efficacy of health prevention. Qualitative research would inform cultural tailoring necessary to improve colorectal cancer screening rates among the rapidly growing South Asian American population.

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acculturationAsian Indiancolorectal cancer screeningimmigrationSouth Asian

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PMCPMC9335393

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