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Cancer screening practices among physicians serving Chinese immigrants
Abraham Aragones1, Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Francesca Gany
1Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA. abraham.aragones@downstate.edu
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
|February 10, 2009
Summary
Physicians serving Chinese immigrants in New York City inadequately follow cancer screening guidelines. Interventions targeting physicians could improve cancer screening rates for this population.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Chinese immigrants in the U.S. face significant cancer health disparities.
- Effective cancer screening is crucial for early detection and improved outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the cancer screening attitudes and practices of physicians serving Chinese immigrants in New York City (NYC).
- To identify potential areas for intervention to improve cancer screening rates in this population.
Main Methods:
- A survey on cancer screening attitudes and practices was mailed to a random sample of physicians serving Chinese immigrants in NYC.
- Fifty-three physicians (44% response rate) completed the survey.
Main Results:
- Physician adherence to guidelines was 72% for breast cancer, 35% for cervical cancer, and 45% for colorectal cancer screening.
- Despite suboptimal adherence, 68% of physicians reported satisfaction with current screening rates among their Chinese immigrant patients.
Conclusions:
- Physicians serving the Chinese community in NYC demonstrate inadequate adherence to established cancer screening guidelines.
- Targeted interventions for physicians are recommended to enhance awareness of guidelines and best practices, potentially increasing cancer screening rates.
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