Factors associated with cervical cancer screening behaviors among young married female (aged 20-29) immigrants in South Korea
- Author:
Sae Mi PARK
1
;
Joo Won LEE
;
Yunhee LEE
;
Jun-Pyo MYONG
;
Ha Kyun CHANG
;
Kyung-Jin MIN
;
Nak Woo LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science 2023;66(1):26-33
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:To identify factors that affect the participation of female immigrants in their 20s in the national cervical cancer screening programs.
Methods:Data were obtained from the National Health Insurance Services from 2016 to 2017. A total of 17,730 women who agreed to undergo cervical cancer screening during 2016-2017 were included in the study.
Results:Of the 17,730 women, 8,149 (46%) participated in cervical cancer screening, whereas, 9,581 (54%) did not. Logistic regression analysis of factors related to cervical cancer screening showed that the odds ratio (OR) of screening was higher in short duration of stay (OR, 1.18; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03-1.35), Chinese nationality (OR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.28-1.59), unemployment (OR, 1; 95% CI, reference), participation in general health screening (OR, 4.16; 95% CI, 3.24-5.33), and comorbidities (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.09-1.24) when compared to the other populations. The highest OR was associated with participation in general health screening.
Conclusion:Appropriate programs should be developed to increase participation of socially vulnerable groups in cervical cancer screening. Such programs will improve awareness regarding cervical cancer screening and reduce disparities in healthcare.
