Racial differences in XXXX screening, knowledge and compliance.

@entity5 @entity1 @entity0
BACKGROUND: @entity0 is the second leading cause of @entity5 among @entity1 in the United States. Although the incidence of @entity0 is 13% higher in white @entity1 , mortality in black @entity1 is 28% higher, due to histological and socioeconomic factors. Existing research regarding racial differences in compliance with @entity0 screening recommendations has found conflicting results. METHODS: Data on more than 4,500 @entity1 were taken from the 1992 National Health Interview Survey, a nationally representative, population-based sample survey. Logistic regression was used to estimate the relative odds of knowledge of @entity0 ( @entity0 ) and mammograms, and compliance with @entity0 , clinical breast exams (CBE), and mammograms. RESULTS: Black @entity1 were less likely than white @entity1 to be aware of and use @entity0 screening tests. However, among @entity1 who were aware of screening tests, compliance was higher among black @entity1 . @entity1 with low educational attainment, low @entity5 knowledge, and no usual source of care were less likely to be CBE or mammogram compliant. Socioeconomic differences were larger for the two clinical tests than for @entity0 . CONCLUSIONS: Programs should inform @entity1 about @entity5 screening tests and remove barriers that hinder @entity1 from receiving clinical screening exams.
