Rates and independent correlates of pap smear testing among Korean- American women

B.A. Wismer, J.M. Moskowitz, A.M. Chen, S.H. Kang, T.E. Novotny, K. Min, R. Lew and I.B. Tager

American Journal of Public Health, 1998, vol. 88, issue 4, 656-660

Abstract: Objectives. This study reports populations estimates of Pap smear testing among Korean-American women and evaluates correlates of testing. Methods. Korean Americans in 2 California counties were surveyed by telephone. Frequencies were age-adjusted to the 1990 census to produce population estimates of testing. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate independent correlates of testing. Results. Only 50% of the Korean- American women surveyed had a Pap test in the previous 2 years. The strongest independent correlated was having had a regular check-up in the previous 2 years (odds ratio 7.2, 95% confidence interval 4.2, 12.1). Conclusions. Rates of Pap testing among Korean-American women are well below national objectives. Collaboration and community-sensitivity research are essential to collect data and design programs to improve the health of ethnic minority communities.

Date: 1998
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