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- Low rates of Pap screening among sub-Saharan African immigrant women in the US lead to later cancer diagnoses and higher mortality rates.
- A study surveyed 108 recently immigrated SAI women, finding that 65.7% had undergone Pap screening.
- Positive social support was linked to higher rates of screening, indicating that enhancing social support could improve Pap screening rates in this population.
Article Abstract
Background: Low rates of Papanicolaou (Pap) screening among sub-Saharan African immigrant (SAI) women in the US contribute to cancer diagnoses at late stages and high mortality rates. This study was conducted to examine if social support, positively associated with preventive health practices, was predictive of Pap screening in a sample of SAI women.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with SAI women who recently immigrated to the US. Participants completed a survey to assess ever having had Pap screening and social support using the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey.
Results: Among the 108 SAI women in our study, Pap screening uptake was 65.7%. Affectionate and positive social support were each associated with Pap screening [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.73 (1.05, 2.87) and 1.68 (1.01, 2.78), respectively].
Discussion: These findings suggest that consideration should be given to strengthening certain aspects of social support to increase uptake of Pap screening among SAI women.
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