Abstract
Background: Little is known about prostate and colorectal cancer knowledge, attitudes, and screening practices among U.S. Latino men. Even less is known about the population's subgroup variations. This study assessed predictors of having obtained digital rectal examinations (DREs) among four Latino subgroups. Methods: Findings in this report are based on a cross-sectional telephone survey conducted between October 1993 and June 1994 as part of a multisite demonstration project for cancer prevention and control. The survey was conducted in eight U.S. cities identified via census data as having relatively high concentrations of targeted Latino subgroups. The analysis included 1499 Latino men aged ≥40 who self-identified as Central American, Cuban American, Mexican American, or Puerto Rican. Results: Overall, 53% of the sample reported ever having had a DRE and 68% reported ever having heard of the procedure. For all subgroups, the only significant predictor for obtaining a DRE was 'ever heard of DRE.' 'Having your doctor discuss DRE' was a significant factor for Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans. Conclusions: The lack of a universal DRE cancer-screening model among Latino groups highlights the need to address barriers in the context of the population's diversity. Ecologic approaches and clinician communication with Latinos need to be tailored to accommodate subgroup differences in knowledge, attitude, and practices related to DRE.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 36-41 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | American Journal of Preventive Medicine |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Predictors of digital rectal examination in U.S. Latinos. / Talavera, Gregory A.; Ramirez, Amelie G; Suarez, Lucina; Villarreal, Roberto; Marti, Jose; Trapido, Edward; Pérez-Stable, Eliseo J.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Predictors of digital rectal examination in U.S. Latinos
AU - Talavera, Gregory A.
AU - Ramirez, Amelie G
AU - Suarez, Lucina
AU - Villarreal, Roberto
AU - Marti, Jose
AU - Trapido, Edward
AU - Pérez-Stable, Eliseo J.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Background: Little is known about prostate and colorectal cancer knowledge, attitudes, and screening practices among U.S. Latino men. Even less is known about the population's subgroup variations. This study assessed predictors of having obtained digital rectal examinations (DREs) among four Latino subgroups. Methods: Findings in this report are based on a cross-sectional telephone survey conducted between October 1993 and June 1994 as part of a multisite demonstration project for cancer prevention and control. The survey was conducted in eight U.S. cities identified via census data as having relatively high concentrations of targeted Latino subgroups. The analysis included 1499 Latino men aged ≥40 who self-identified as Central American, Cuban American, Mexican American, or Puerto Rican. Results: Overall, 53% of the sample reported ever having had a DRE and 68% reported ever having heard of the procedure. For all subgroups, the only significant predictor for obtaining a DRE was 'ever heard of DRE.' 'Having your doctor discuss DRE' was a significant factor for Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans. Conclusions: The lack of a universal DRE cancer-screening model among Latino groups highlights the need to address barriers in the context of the population's diversity. Ecologic approaches and clinician communication with Latinos need to be tailored to accommodate subgroup differences in knowledge, attitude, and practices related to DRE.
AB - Background: Little is known about prostate and colorectal cancer knowledge, attitudes, and screening practices among U.S. Latino men. Even less is known about the population's subgroup variations. This study assessed predictors of having obtained digital rectal examinations (DREs) among four Latino subgroups. Methods: Findings in this report are based on a cross-sectional telephone survey conducted between October 1993 and June 1994 as part of a multisite demonstration project for cancer prevention and control. The survey was conducted in eight U.S. cities identified via census data as having relatively high concentrations of targeted Latino subgroups. The analysis included 1499 Latino men aged ≥40 who self-identified as Central American, Cuban American, Mexican American, or Puerto Rican. Results: Overall, 53% of the sample reported ever having had a DRE and 68% reported ever having heard of the procedure. For all subgroups, the only significant predictor for obtaining a DRE was 'ever heard of DRE.' 'Having your doctor discuss DRE' was a significant factor for Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans. Conclusions: The lack of a universal DRE cancer-screening model among Latino groups highlights the need to address barriers in the context of the population's diversity. Ecologic approaches and clinician communication with Latinos need to be tailored to accommodate subgroup differences in knowledge, attitude, and practices related to DRE.
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JO - American Journal of Preventive Medicine
JF - American Journal of Preventive Medicine
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