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1Department of Communication Studies, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, USA. jungmi.jun@uni.edu
Objectives:
To explore fatalistic attributions of colon cancer development among Asian and Hispanic Americans in comparison with non-Hispanic whites; also to examine the impacts of fatalism on adherence to the colon cancer screening guideline.
Methods:
For the analysis, the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey data were employed.
Results:
Both Asian and Hispanic Americans were more likely to make fatalistic attribution and were less likely to follow the guideline than whites. Particularly for Asians, fatalism was a significant predictor for not adhering to the guideline.
Conclusions:
These findings emphasize the need for cultural interventions to disrupt fatalistic attitudes towards colon cancer preventions.
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