Abstract
As the largest and most diverse ethnic minority population in the U.S., it is important to examine differences in and correlates
of Pap test adherence among Hispanics by country of origin. The data for these analyses are baseline responses from a Randomized
Controlled Trial. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were conducted among Hispanic immigrant women who
identified as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, or Central/South American (n = 1,305). There were significant differences
in Pap test adherence: Dominicans (81.6%), Mexicans (77.5%), Central/South Americans (71.2%), and Puerto Ricans (69.3%). In
multivariable analyses, there were different correlates of Pap test adherence for each country of origin. For example, marriage
status (P = .0001) and younger age (P = .006) were positively associated with adherence among Mexican women. This research provides insight into the variability
that exists among Hispanics and can help improve understanding of important determinants that may influence Pap test screening
among diverse Hispanics.
of Pap test adherence among Hispanics by country of origin. The data for these analyses are baseline responses from a Randomized
Controlled Trial. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were conducted among Hispanic immigrant women who
identified as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, or Central/South American (n = 1,305). There were significant differences
in Pap test adherence: Dominicans (81.6%), Mexicans (77.5%), Central/South Americans (71.2%), and Puerto Ricans (69.3%). In
multivariable analyses, there were different correlates of Pap test adherence for each country of origin. For example, marriage
status (P = .0001) and younger age (P = .006) were positively associated with adherence among Mexican women. This research provides insight into the variability
that exists among Hispanics and can help improve understanding of important determinants that may influence Pap test screening
among diverse Hispanics.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Brief Communication
- Pages 1-6
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-011-9541-y
- Authors
- Rachel C. Shelton, Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 722 West 168th Street, Room 548, New York, 10032 NY, USA
- Lina Jandorf, Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Sheba King, Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 722 West 168th Street, Room 548, New York, 10032 NY, USA
- Linda Thelemaque, Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Deborah O. Erwin, Department of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, USA
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912