Factors Associated with Cancer Prevention/Risk Reduction Behaviors among Latinos

Susan M Rawl; Gerardo Maupome; Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo; Erik Parker; Heather A O'Leary; Manuel R Espinoza-Gutarra; Robin E Valenzuela; Caeli Malloy; Laura Haunert; David A Haggstrom

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Factors Associated with Cancer Prevention/Risk Reduction Behaviors among Latinos

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Factors Associated with Cancer Prevention/Risk Reduction Behaviors among Latinos

Susan M Rawl, Gerardo Maupome, Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo, Erik Parker, Heather A O'Leary, Manuel R Espinoza-Gutarra, Robin E Valenzuela, Caeli Malloy, Laura Haunert and David A Haggstrom

Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities, Vol.12(1), pp.554-566

02/01/2025

DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01895-w

PMID: 38117442

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Abstract

Improving understanding of behaviors that increase or reduce cancer risk for different Hispanic groups is a public health priority; such knowledge is sparse in new gateway immigration locations such as Indiana. The aims of this study were to: 1) describe cancer beliefs and cancer preventive/risk reduction behaviors (physical activity, tobacco, and alcohol use) among Hispanic adults; 2) examine differences in cancer beliefs and preventive behaviors by country/territory of birth, socioeconomic status, and area of residence (urban vs. rural); and 3) determine predictors of engagement in cancer prevention and risk reduction behaviors in this population. A cross-sectional online survey targeted adult Indiana residents who identified as Latino, Hispanic, or Spanish recruited using Facebook-targeted advertising. Complete survey data from 1520 respondents were analyzed using descriptive, unadjusted, and adjusted models. The majority of respondents believed they were unlikely to get cancer but held many other fatalistic beliefs about cancer. Only 35.6% of respondents had received the HPV vaccine, 37.6% reported they were currently smoking cigarettes, and 64% reported occasional or frequent drinking of alcohol. Respondents spent an average of 3.55 days per week engaged in moderate exercise. Differences were observed by country/territory of birth, income, and education but not by rural residence status. Predictors of cancer risk/risk reduction behaviors were identified. The Hispanic population in Indiana is diverse and effective interventions for cancer prevention should be culturally targeted based on country/territory of birth and individually tailored based on cancer-related beliefs.

Adolescent

Adult

Aged

Alcohol Drinking - ethnology

Cross-Sectional Studies

Exercise

Female

Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice - ethnology

Hispanic or Latino - psychology

Hispanic or Latino - statistics & numerical data

Humans

Indiana

Male

Middle Aged

Neoplasms - ethnology

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Risk Reduction Behavior

Young Adult

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Title: Subtitle: Factors Associated with Cancer Prevention/Risk Reduction Behaviors among Latinos
Creators: Susan M Rawl - Indiana University Health
Gerardo Maupome - Indiana University Indianapolis
Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo - Indiana University Bloomington
Erik Parker - Indiana University Bloomington
Heather A O'Leary - Northeast Ohio Medical University
Manuel R Espinoza-Gutarra - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Robin E Valenzuela - Radius Health (United States)
Caeli Malloy - Indiana University Indianapolis
Laura Haunert - Indiana University Indianapolis
David A Haggstrom - Regenstrief Institute
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities, Vol.12(1), pp.554-566
DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01895-w
PMID: 38117442
NLM abbreviation: J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
ISSN: 2197-3792
eISSN: 2196-8837
Grant note: T32 NR018407 / NINR NIH HHS
Language: English
Date published: 02/01/2025
Academic Unit: Nursing
Record Identifier: 9985219851502771

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