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Young Asian Americans' knowledge and perceptions of cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, ISSN: 1557-1912, Vol: 13, Issue: 1, Page: 81-86
2011
  • 48
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 70
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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Metrics Details

  • Citations
    48
  • Captures
    70
  • Mentions
    1
    • References
      1
      • 1

Article Description

Cervical cancer is a major health disparity among Asian Americans, with cervical cancer rates of Vietnamese women being significantly higher than for the general US female population and low screening rates reported for Asian American females. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with young Vietnamese, Filipino, and Korean adults (ages 18-29) to collect information on knowledge, perceptions and sources of information regarding cervical cancer, Pap tests and the human papillomavirus. 16 Korean, 18 Vietnamese, and 18 Filipino (50% female) adults participated in the study. Many participants had never heard of HPV, cervical cancer and Pap testing. Cervical cancer screening rates were low for Korean and Vietnamese females and were influenced by moral beliefs and lack of awareness. Culturally relevant education materials that consider specific Asian ethnicity and language are needed to increase awareness of cervical cancer, Pap testing, and HPV among Asian American young adults © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.

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