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ArticleClinics and practice2024

Rates of Compliance in South Indian American Communities of Southern California Regarding Cancer Screening.

Bhavana Seelam, Ria Sandhu, Mariam Alam, Akhila Kethireddy, Isain Zapata

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Bhavana SeelamRocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738, USA.
Ria SandhuRocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738, USA.
Mariam AlamRocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Englewood, CO 80112, USA.
Akhila KethireddyM. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore 560054, Karnataka, India.
Isain ZapataDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Englewood, CO 80112, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9009-8475

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Abstract

backgroundStudies have shown lower rates of cancer screening and high mortality rates among all Asian Americans than among non-Hispanic White populations. However, most of these studies often confound diverse Asian American subgroups with limited data on cancer screening for Indian Americans, with this group being particularly interesting because of their counterintuitive socioeconomic status. For this reason, the objective of this study is to evaluate knowledge of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) cancer screening guidelines and compliance among South Indian Americans residing in Southern California.

methodsThis was a cross-sectional study gathering community responses through an electronic survey. The survey reports knowledge of USPSTF screening guidelines and participant compliance rates. Rates were further compared to non-Hispanic White populations from official sources.

resultsSouth Indian Americans residing in California had lower rates of compliance for colorectal, lung, and breast cancer screening when compared to that of non-Hispanic White populations in the same region, with the exception of cervical cancer screening rates.

conclusionUnderstanding the cultural characteristics of special populations, such as Indian Americans, can help communities adhere to more effective screening practices that can improve outcomes.

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cancer screeningcolorectallungmammographypap smearSouth Indian

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PMCPMC10888186

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