The Influence of Country of Origin and Nativity Status on the Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices of Latinos Residing in the United States
Publication Date
Fall 11-28-2019
Description
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening practices of Latinos in the USA, a traditionally disadvantaged group regarding health, while operating within the theoretical lens of segmented acculturation. Differential acculturation experiences influence migrant health and healthcare access, including CRC screening.
Design/methodology/approach
Latinos are categorized into subgroups and are referenced against non-Latino whites and non-Latino blacks. Descriptive statistics and binomial logistic regression models are used to analyze the data from the 2008 and 2010–2014 National Health Interview Survey.
Findings
Latinos and respondents born outside of the non-territorial USA exhibit disparities in CRC screening participation. Screening discrepancies are not uniform across Latino subgroups, reflecting the importance of a segmented acculturation theoretical lens.
Journal
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
Volume
15
Issue
4
First Page
285
Last Page
293
Department
Sociology & Anthropology
Link to Published Version
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJMHSC-05-2018-0028/full/html
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMHSC-05-2018-0028
Recommended Citation
Barrett, Benjamin and Durden, Elizabeth. "The Influence of Country of Origin and Nativity Status on the Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices of Latinos Residing in the United States." (2019) : 285-293.