title: Cancer screening barriers for community-based older Hispanics and Caucasians.
abstract: Despite advances in screening and early detection, ethnic minority populations, ages 65 and older, are less likely than Caucasians to participate in cancer screening services. Empirical research indicates that older ethnic minorities have cultural values that influence their behaviors. Addressing culturally relevant communication to better understand those values may increase participation in cancer screening. The study reported is a secondary analysis of qualitative data gathered from focus groups. Utilizing an interdisciplinary analytical lens, we compared older Hispanic and Caucasian's cultural values and their screening behaviors. Suggested psychosocial interventions are discussed to assist providers in their ongoing efforts to promote cancer screening.
authors.affiliation: Simmons College School of Social Work, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Maramaldi
authors.forename: Tamara J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Cadet
authors.forename: Usha
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Menon
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003144:Communication Barriers; D019058:Community Networks; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D054521:Cultural Competency / Q000523:psychology*; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D054525:Minority Health; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States / Q000208:ethnology; D044465:White People / Q000523:psychology