Cancer risk factor assessment among Chamorro women.
BACKGROUND
Little is known about the health of Chamorros residing in the United States.


METHODS
The Chamorro Directory International and CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were used to assess behavioral risk factors and health needs of San Diego's Chamorro women.


RESULTS
Of 128 Chamorro women, 42.2% reported having a total frequency of five or more fruits and vegetables daily, 54.5% reported being current on their colorectal cancer screening, and 9.4% smoke.


CONCLUSIONS
While this sample of Chamorro women reported higher rates of healthpromoting practices than nationwide averages, significant health improvement opportunities remain.
Nguyen
Victori
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Moores UCSD Cancer Centre, University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, USA.
Sadler
Georgia Robins
GR
Shi
Manli
M
Gilpin
Elizabeth A
EA
Cruz
Lee Ann
LA
Blas
Lillian A
LA
Blas
Tara Lyn A
TL
Acfalle
Rachel Mae C
RM
Acfalle
Beverly Ann C
BA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D044468:Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects