Breast and cervical cancer screening: sociodemographic predictors among White, Black, and Hispanic women.
OBJECTIVE
We evaluated the relationship between breast and cervical cancer screening and a variety of variables across race/ethnicity groups.


METHODS
Using logistic regression models, we analyzed data from the 1998 National Health Interview Survey to assess the relative importance of the independent variables in predicting use of cancer screening services.


RESULTS
Having a usual source of care was the most important predictor of cancer screening use for all race/ethnicity groups. Health insurance was associated with an increased likelihood of cancer screening. Smoking was associated with a decreased likelihood of cancer screening.


CONCLUSIONS
Regardless of race/ethnicity, most women follow mammography and cervical cancer screening guidelines. The identification of specific factors associated with adherence to cancer screening guidelines may help inform screening campaigns.
Selvin
Elizabeth
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Association of Schools of Public Health/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, MD, USA. lselvin@jhsph.edu
Brett
Kate M
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D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000208:ethnology*; D014481:United States; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000208:ethnology; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016387:Women's Health