Psychosocial Factors Related to Cervical Screening among Lumbee Women

Robert Michielutte, Mark B. Dignan, Penny C. Sharp, Karen Blinson, H. Bradley Wells

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Abstract

Objective: The present study provides information on factors related to cervical cancer screening among a sample of Lumbee women. Methods: Data for the study were obtained as part of a larger project to increase participation of American Indian women in cervical screening. In-person pre-intervention interviews were conducted with 378 women selected to receive the educational program. Results: The results of the analysis of psychosocial factors associated with recent cervical screening suggested that the cumulative impact of several predisposing factors is most predictive of screening. Conclusion: Educational programs for cervical screening will be most effective if they address a variety of psychosocial factors identified through preliminary assessment of the target population.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)115-127
Number of pages13
JournalAmerican Journal of Health Behavior
Volume23
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)
  • Social Psychology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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