Cervical Cancer

New cervical cancer research reported from C.S. Ji and co-authors

Published in Health Insurance Week, August 22nd, 2010

"The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between cultural views. English proficiency, and regular cervical cancer screening among older Chinese women," scientists in the United States report.

"The study sample consisted of 473 asymptomatic Chinese participants aged 50 and older recruited from community organizations. The study outcome was regular receipt of Pap tests, defined as having a recent test in the past 3 years and another within 3 years before the present test. Eastern cultural views were measured by a 30-item scale that assessed beliefs about illness and cancer. Sociodemographics, cancer worry, physician recommendation, health insurance,...

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Source: Health Insurance Week (2010-08-22)

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