Genji Terasaki

..These variables have not previously been studied in Asian American and limited-English proficient populations...

..To compare screening mammography and Pap testing among Chinese women in Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, and British Columbia...

..In addition, decision-making based on Asian philosophies within the context of Euro-American bioethics requires further study...

..Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality in the US. Surveys reveal low CRC screening levels among Asians in the US, including Chinese Americans...

..Breast carcinoma is the most common major malignancy among several Asian-American populations. This study surveyed mammography screening knowledge and practices among Chinese-American women...

..Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the top 3 most common cancers for several Asian ethnic groups, yet screening remains underutilized by Asian Americans...

..Studies from the U.S. and Canada demonstrate that immigrants, particularly from Asia, are disproportionately affected by liver cancer...

..There is little information on the quality of breast self-examination (BSE) and associated outcomes...

..Little information is available on the breast cancer screening behavior of Cambodian American women...

..To examine the influence of diet-related psychosocial constructs on the dietary practices of Chinese populations living in North America...

..Our quantitative and qualitative methods for curriculum development could be replicated for other health education topics and in other limited English speaking populations...

..Chinese women in North America have high rates of invasive cervical cancer and low levels of Papanicolaou (Pap) testing use. This study examined Pap testing barriers and facilitators among Chinese American women...

..Lack of adherence to colorectal cancer screening recommendations has previously been found to be associated with lower income, lower educational level, and racial/ethnic minority status...

..002). Intervention programs to improve HBV testing rates in Chinese Americans should include strategies to improve knowledge about the risk of HBV and encourage effective communication with health care providers about HBV testing...

..Future research should evaluate other intervention approaches to improving hepatitis B testing rates among Chinese in North America...

..To compare detection of cognitive impairment using the Mini-Cog and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and to identify sociodemographic variables that influence detection in an ethnoculturally diverse sample...

..All participants desired more information, and identified barriers to effective communication with healthcare providers. A deeper understanding of beliefs and barriers faced by Asian immigrants can help guide health promotion efforts...

..Chinese Americans have higher rates of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, resulting in higher incidences of liver cancer, compared with the general population...

..We conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of two alternative cervical cancer screening interventions for Chinese women living in North America...

..Culturally and linguistically appropriate educational interventions for cervical cancer risk factors should be developed, implemented and evaluated...

..Though breast cancer is the most common malignancy among Chinese women, screening mammography is underutilized. This study examined barriers and facilitators of screening mammography among Chinese Canadian women...

..Condition-specific measures of quality of life (QOL) for patients with COPD have been demonstrated to be highly reliable and valid, but they have not conclusively been shown to predict hospitalization or death...

..In conclusion, any attempt to promote hepatitis testing and vaccination among the North American Chinese should take traditional beliefs and practices into consideration...

..The purpose of this study was to describe CRC screening among less acculturated Chinese Americans and to identify factors associated with CRC screening...

..Data regarding disease prevention behaviors among Asian-American populations are limited. This study explored the beliefs of older Chinese Americans toward colorectal cancer screening modalities, including fecal occult blood testing (FOBT)...

..To compare the relative level and predictors of accuracy of a brief cognitive screen, the Mini-Cog, with spontaneous detection of cognitive impairment by subjects' primary care physicians...

..With nearly half of Vietnamese women in our study currently living with smokers, future studies should examine the relationship between secondhand smoke at home and other health behaviors in Vietnamese American households...

..Chinese immigrants to North America experience cancer-related health disparities and underutilize preventive care. Little is known about Chinese immigrants' sources of health information...

..To investigate the information seeking behaviors and response to the HIN1 outbreak by limited-English proficient (LEP) Chinese speakers...

..28-3.61). The findings suggest a great need to develop appropriate tobacco-control interventions to lower smoking prevalence, improve tobacco-related health knowledge, and reduce the acceptance of smoking among Vietnamese American men...

..These efforts should specifically aim to increase fruit/ vegetable consumption and regular physical activity. Future efforts to increase cholesterol testing should focus on recent immigrants...

..We conducted a group-randomized controlled trial to evaluate a cervical cancer screening intervention program targeting Seattle's Cambodian refugee community...

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..To evaluate the current (2001-2002) capacity of community-based mammography facilities to deliver screening and diagnostic services in the United States...

..Our objective was to examine the knowledge and practices of Chinese immigrants regarding heart disease prevention...

..Educational materials should specifically address the negative health effects of smoking. They should also both acknowledge and address Chinese cultural beliefs about tobacco use...

..Chronic carriage of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most common underlying cause of liver cancer among Chinese Americans. Our objective was to describe Chinese immigrants' hepatitis B knowledge, testing, and vaccination levels...

..The PRECEDE framework has been very helpful in identifying factors associated with health practices...

..Liver cancer, a significant health problem in Asia, is preventable and can be controlled through HBV blood testing, vaccination, and community education about HBV...

..The implications of these findings upon the planning of effective health care services within local neighborhoods are discussed...

..Allocation of appropriate time, resources, and skills are critical to the successful development of valid cross-cultural survey instruments and effective programs...

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..In addition, 3 focus groups with medical assistants, the intervention agents, anof two focus groups with Vietnamese patients at the intervention clinic will also be completed. ..

..In addition, 3 focus groups with medical assistants, the intervention agents, anof two focus groups with Vietnamese patients at the intervention clinic will also be completed. ..