title: Cervical cancer screening among Michigan women: 'The Special Cancer Behavioral Risk Factor Survey', 2004-2008.
abstract: The burden of cervical cancer remains greater among minority women. The purpose of this study was to evaluate racial/ethnic disparities in cervical cancer screening among minority women in Michigan. Data from 8,023 women (≥ 40 years) surveyed in the 2004-2008 Michigan Special Cancer Behavioral Risk Factor Survey were used to assess racial/ethnic differences in cervical cancer screening, knowledge and beliefs. Unexpectedly, African-American and Hispanic women reported being screened for cervical cancer at rates similar to, or higher than, Whites. Women demonstrated limited knowledge of cervical cancer risk factors and its signs/symptoms. Most minority women were more likely than Whites to believe in the importance of cervical screening, with Hispanic women more likely to support HPV vaccination. Differential utilisation of screening does not explain the disproportionately high rates of cervical cancer among minorities. Future research should examine disparities in the follow-up of abnormal cervical results and receipt of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Pierce Campbell
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Darwish-Yassine
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Harlow
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Curado
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Soliman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D044383:Black People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001741:Black or African American