Journal of the National Medical Association
Volume 100, Issue 10, 2008, Pages 1168-1174

Predictors of prostate cancer screening among older immigrant men (Article)

Kagotho N.* , Tan J.
  • a George Warren Brown School of Social Work, St. Louis, MO, United States, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States
  • b George Warren Brown School of Social Work, St. Louis, MO, United States

Abstract

Objective. To examine the predictors of prostate cancer screening among immigrant men aged ≥ 50 years who hold legal permanent residency status. Methods: A modified version of the behavioral model of health services use for vulnerable populations. A logistic regression model was used to test predisposing, enabling and need factors related to prostate cancer screening among older immigrant men. Results: Region of origin, access to medical care, age, education and visa adjustment status were significant contributors to the multivariate model. Discussion: The important role played by respondents' access to medical care and culture in accessing prostate screening is discussed as well as the importance of respondents' visa adjustment status. Conclusion: Practitioners working with immigrants should be cognizant of the role culture plays in preventive healthcare behaviors.

Author Keywords

Men's health minority health Health insurance immigrants Prostate cancer

Index Keywords

male priority journal immigrant Aged cancer screening Multivariate Analysis mass screening Article prostate cancer predictor variable health insurance human adult

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DOI: 10.1016/S0027-9684(15)31477-2
ISSN: 00279684
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English