Cervical Cancer Screening in Korean American Women : Findings from Focus Group Interviews / 간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 617-624, 2004.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-204087
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Korean American women have twice the rate of cervical cancer than white women and demonstrate low rates in participation in cervical cancer screening. This study was to describe the perceptions about cervical cancer and factors related to cervical cancer screening among Korean American women.METHOD:
Focus group methods.RESULT:
Five themes emerged. First, knowledge about cervical cancer; misconceptions about cervical cancer, its causes, reproductive anatomy and the treatment Second, perceived meanings of having cervical cancer; most of the women felt that cervical cancer represented a loss of femininity and existential value of womanhood. Third, knowledge about cervical cancer screening ; regular medical check-ups were necessary for early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. Forth, experiences and perceived meanings of cervical cancer screening; the participants expressed their feelings; embarrassment, fear, shame and shyness. Fifth, practices of cervical cancer screening; various intervals in participating in cervical cancer screening. But they mentioned several deterrents, language, insurance, time constraint, embarrassment, fear of the screening results, misbelief about susceptibility, lack of health prevention behavior, and lack of information written in Korean.CONCLUSION:
Results emphasize the critical need for culturally appropriate health education to encourage participation of Korean American women in cervical cancer screening.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Shame
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Vaginal Smears
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Shyness
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Nursing Methodology Research
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Asian
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
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Washington
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
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Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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