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Cues to Cervical Cancer Screening Among U.S. Hispanic Women
Arelis Moore de Peralta1, Bonnie Holaday1, Ida Mikisa Hadoto1
11 Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.
Summary
Cervical cancer screening among Hispanic women is influenced by specific prompts, such as media messages and family reminders. These cues enhance the effectiveness of health belief models in promoting screening behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
- Cancer Prevention
Background:
- Hispanic women experience disproportionately high cervical cancer rates.
- Cues to Action (CTAs) are strategies to encourage cervical cancer screening.
- The Health Belief Model (HBM) provides a framework for understanding health behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine which cues prompt Hispanic women to undergo cervical cancer screening.
- To investigate how perceptions within the HBM are potentiated by CTAs.
- To inform culturally appropriate interventions for cervical cancer screening.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey design.
- Inclusion of 220 Hispanic women aged 18-65.
- Application of generalized linear modeling.
Main Results:
- Spanish media and reminders from mothers and doctors were identified as relevant cues.
- CTAs significantly modified the predictive effects of perceived threats, benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy on screening behavior.
- "Mother told me" and Spanish media messages were significant covariates.
Conclusions:
- CTAs positively influence Hispanic women's participation in cervical cancer screening.
- CTAs strengthen the HBM's explanatory power for screening behavior.
- Culturally tailored interventions incorporating CTAs are recommended.
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