Factors Associated With Cervical Cancer Screening Compliance and Noncompliance among Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Women
Factors Associated With Cervical Cancer Screening Compliance and Noncompliance among Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Women
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DOI:
10.1016/s0027-9684(15)30939-1
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发表时间:
2009-06-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Pham, Anny
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作者:
Ma, Grace X.;Toubbeh, Jamil I.;Pham, Anny
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with cervical cancer screening compliance and noncompliance among Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian women aged 18 years and older.Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. The sample consisted of 1049 women aged 18 or older, of whom 37.94% reported never having been screened for cervical cancer, 23.55% reported noncompliance, and 38.51% were in compliance with screening guidelines. The sample was comprised of Chinese, 50.58%; Koreans, 17.50%; Vietnamese, 16.15%; and Cambodians, 15.77%.Results: Education was significantly associated with never having been screened for cervical cancer for Cambodians. Low income (