Abstract B110: Gender differences in cancer screening beliefs and behaviors: Implications for health promotion

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna L. Davis ◽  
B. Lee Green ◽  
Ralph V. Katz
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
And Behaviors

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on cancer screening attitudes, intentions, and behaviors in older adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy L. Schoenborn ◽  
Cynthia M. Boyd ◽  
Craig E. Pollack
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
And Behaviors

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Cancer Screening Beliefs, Behaviors, and Willingness to Participate

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna L. Davis ◽  
Kyrel L. Buchanan ◽  
Ralph V. Katz ◽  
B. Lee Green
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
New York ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Random Digit ◽  
Random Digit Dial ◽  
Logistic Regressions

Men have higher cancer mortality rates for all sites combined compared with women. Cancer screening (CS) participation is important for the early detection of cancer. This study explores gender differences in CS beliefs, behaviors, and willingness to participate. The data were collected from a stratified, random-digit dial survey of adults living in New York, Maryland, and Puerto Rico. Chi-square tests and logistic regressions were computed to analyze gender associations among CS beliefs, behaviors, and willingness variables. Men and women believed that CSs were effective, though a higher percentage of men had never had a past CS. Men were less willing to participate in a CS at the present time and in a skin cancer exam; however, when given descriptions of screening conditions, men indicated more willingness to participate. These gender differences highlight the need for health professionals to examine their efforts in providing enhanced CS promotion and education among men.

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SEXUAL INFORMATION SOURCES, AND SEXUAL ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN TURKEY

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 1035-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selahattin Gelbal ◽  
Veli Duyan ◽  
Aslihan Burcu Öztürk
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Sexual Attitudes ◽  
Sexual Information ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
And Behaviors

Gender differences in sexual information sources and sexual attitudes and behaviors of college students in Turkey were examined. Results show that the attitudes and behaviors of Turkish college students as regards sexuality are becoming more liberal, although the conservative culture still has some effects, especially concerning gender differences. Sources of sexual information have increased as a result of technological advances, and usage of these differs according to gender.

scholarly journals Epidemiology and Implementation of Cancer Prevention in Disparate Populations and Settings

2019 ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Lopez ◽  
Lauren Hudson ◽  
Nathan L. Vanderford ◽  
Robin Vanderpool ◽  
Jennifer Griggs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Health System ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cancer Education ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Prevention Strategies

Successful cancer prevention strategies must be tailored to support usability. In this article, we will focus on cancer prevention strategies in populations that differ by race and ethnicity, place and location, sexual orientation and gender identity, and age by providing examples of effective approaches. An individual may belong to none of these categories, to all of these categories, or to some. This intersectionality of belonging characterizes individuals and shapes their experiences. Even within a category, broad diversity exists. Effective cancer prevention strategies comprehensively engage the community at multiple levels of influence and may effectively include lay health workers and faith-based cancer education interventions. Health system efforts that integrate cancer health with other health promotion activities show promise. At the individual physician level, culturally literate approaches have demonstrated success. For example, when discussing cancer screening tests with older adults, clinicians should indicate whether any data suggest that the screening test improves quality or quantity of life and the lag time to benefit from the screening test. This will allow older adults to make an informed cancer screening decision based on a realistic understanding of the potential benefits and risks and their values and preferences. Addressing individual and health system bias remains a challenge. Quality improvement strategies can address gaps in quality of care with respect to timeliness of care, coordination of care, and patient experience. The time is ripe for research on effective and interdisciplinary prevention strategies that harness expertise from preventive medicine, behavioral medicine, implementation science, e-health, telemedicine, and other diverse fields of health promotion.

Abstract B71: The effect of knowledge on cancer screening intentions and behaviors among African Americans

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjani D. Kapadia ◽  
Ahmed Elmi ◽  
Lee Bone ◽  
Caryn Bell ◽  
Saad Tussaduq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Screening Intentions ◽  
And Behaviors
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