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SUBMITTER: Chen NN
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6326179 | biostudies-literature | 2018
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of health communication 20180730 7
This study explored how structural and cultural forces work together with psychological and communication factors in influencing Pap test compliance among Latinas in Los Angeles County, a group who face health disparities related to cervical cancer screening, incidence and mortality. By adopting a multilevel approach to obtain a grounded understanding of this issue, this work revealed that structural barriers, fatalism, religious service attendance, perceived susceptibility, perceived costs, and ...[more]