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  • Title: Racial/ethnic differences in cancer prevention beliefs: applying the health belief model framework.
    Author: Davis JL, Buchanan KL, Green BL.
    Journal: Am J Health Promot; 2013; 27(6):384-9. PubMed ID: 23398137.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: An understanding of each racial/ethnic group's beliefs about cancer prevention is important for designing/implementing interventions to reduce cancer-health disparities. The Health Belief Model was used to examine racial/ethnic differences in beliefs about cancer and cancer prevention. DESIGN: The data were from the 2007 Health Information National Trends Survey, a biennial, cross-sectional survey using a random-digit-dial telephone frame and a mailing address frame. SETTING: A weighted, nationally representative sample of American adults. SUBJECTS: The sample consisted of 7452 individuals. MEASURES: Model construct variables (perceived susceptibility; perceived severity; perceived benefits; perceived barriers; cues to action; self-efficacy) and race/ethnicity were assessed. ANALYSIS: The Rao-Scott χ(2) test and multivariate logistic regression assessed racial/ethnic differences. RESULTS: The constructs self-efficacy, perceived benefits, and perceived susceptibility were significantly associated with race/ethnicity. The remaining three constructs were not statistically significant. Multivariate analysis revealed Hispanics were less likely to believe they could lower their chances of getting cancer than did African-Americans and whites. Hispanics, Asians, and African-Americans were more likely to believe they had a lower chance of getting cancer in the future than did whites. CONCLUSION: Culturally relevant health education/promotion interventions need to be developed and tailored to (1) empower Hispanics regarding their ability to prevent cancer and (2) educate racial/ethnic minorities about their susceptibility and risk perception for cancer.
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