Thesis
Perceived susceptibility, benefits, and barriers to cervical cancer screening by underserved Hispanic women
Washington State University
Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
2010
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/102215
Abstract
The rate of cervical cancer in Hispanic women is at least two times higher than it is for non-Hispanic women. Cervical cancer is mostly a preventable cancer and routine screening has been found to significantly decrease the incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer through early detection and treatment. However, screening rates for Hispanic women are significantly lower than those for non-Hispanic women, which contribute significantly to higher rates of cervical cancer for this group. The purpose of this pilot study was to describe and identify relationships between perceived susceptibility, benefits, and barriers to obtaining cervical cancer screening by underserved Hispanic women in the Tri-Cities, Washington area. This study utilized a non-randomized, convenience sample of 30 Hispanic women over the age of 21, with a negative history of cervical cancer, an income less than $30,000/year, who have not earned a college degree, who have resided in the Tri-Cities, Washington area for at least six months, and who are able to understand English when it is spoken to them. Data collection occurred through private interview sessions and involved the administration of a questionnaire. The health belief model developed by Becker in 1974 provides the framework for the study. This study used a modified version of the Revised Susceptibility, Benefits, and Barriers Scale, developed by Champion in 1999. Data analysis was completed using SPSS 17.0. Descriptive statistics include sociodemographic characteristics, perceived susceptibility, benefits, and barriers to obtaining cervical cancer screening by underserved Hispanic women. Bivariate statistics, including Pearson correlation coefficients, were used to look at relationships between Pap testing and HBM variables. A correlation was found with perceived susceptibility and perceived barriers. Specific cultural barriers described were embarrassment and not wanting a male provider for Pap testing. These findings suggest that Pap testing rates may be improved for Hispanic women through culturally-sensitive nursing education and through the availability of a female provider. Findings also support further research with a larger sample size to understand the cultural factors that influence Pap testing for this group.
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- Title
- Perceived susceptibility, benefits, and barriers to cervical cancer screening by underserved Hispanic women
- Creators
- Leslie Kim Irwin
- Contributors
- Kris Lishner Miller (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Nursing, College of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Pullman, Wash. :
- Identifiers
- 99900525107901842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis