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Hispanics and Cervical Cancer: Cultural Factors Affecting Screening Practices NCI Webinar: Cervical Cancer in Hispanic

Cultural Factors as Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior. Fear of cancerLack of knowledge about cancerModesty / embarrassmentSexual behaviorFatalismAcculturation factorsFamily-centered valuesExisting social support networks. Percent Distribution of Hispanicsby Type: 2002. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, March 2002.

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Hispanics and Cervical Cancer: Cultural Factors Affecting Screening Practices NCI Webinar: Cervical Cancer in Hispanic

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    1. Hispanics and Cervical Cancer: Cultural Factors Affecting Screening Practices NCI Webinar: Cervical Cancer in Hispanic Women January 19, 2006

    2. Cultural Factors as Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior Fear of cancer Lack of knowledge about cancer Modesty / embarrassment Sexual behavior Fatalism Acculturation factors Family-centered values Existing social support networks

    4. Attitudes Toward Cancer – Women 40+

    5. Knowledge of Cervical Screening Guidelines (Women 40+)

    7. Strategies for Changing Screening Behavior Provide culturally sensitive educational interventions Risk factors Screening guidelines Incorporate traditional Hispanic values, such as importance of family, and provide linguistically appropriate information Be aware of and respect unique cultural and religious beliefs, ethnic values and traditional practices of Hispanics

    8. Strategies for Changing Screening Behavior Establish trust and mutual respect in the community Get to know: Community Local organizations Key opinion leaders Communities or groups may need capacity building Establish good communications Be persistent with outreach efforts Takes time and patience

    9. Mil Gracias

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