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Kyeung Mi Oh1, Qiuping Pearl Zhou, Gary L Kreps
1School of Nursing, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA. koh5@gmu.edu
Objective:
To compare the breast cancer screening practices and related factors between Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (PIs) and non-Hispanic whites.
Methods:
Using 2008 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data, reported mammogram usage among women aged 40+ were compared. Covariates included demographics, risk behaviors, health perception, care access, and general health practice behavior.
Results:
PIs had higher rates of screening mammogram usage than did Asian Americans. Most covariates had different levels of influence on mammogram screening for the 2 groups, with a few in opposite directions.
Conclusion:
Understanding the magnitude and predictors of these disparities for racial/ethnic groups can help inform targeted interventions.
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