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. 2010 Dec;25(4):588-94.
doi: 10.1007/s13187-010-0078-x.

Sources of information that promote breast and cervical cancer knowledge and screening among native Hawaiians in Southern California

Jacqueline H Tran  1 , Michele Mouttapa, Travers Y Ichinose, Jane Ka'ala Pang, Dawn Ueda, Sora Park Tanjasiri
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Sources of information that promote breast and cervical cancer knowledge and screening among native Hawaiians in Southern California

Jacqueline H Tran et al. J Cancer Educ. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

Breast and cervical cancers are the second and fourth leading causes of cancer death among Asian and Pacific Islander women. Despite screening exams that can detect these cancers early and increase survival, racial and ethnic populations continue to be disproportionately affected. This study examined the sources of information and their impacts on cancer screening compliance among native Hawaiians in Orange County, California. A community-based participatory research approach was used to conceive, design, implement, and analyze data. A relatively small proportion of the study's native Hawaiian women were compliant with recommended breast and cervical cancer screenings, and their screening rates were below the national Healthy People 2010 standards. Knowledge of screening procedures, seeking advice from a doctor, and obtaining information from internet medical sites were associated with higher rates of compliance with cancer-screening procedures.

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