A Family-based Intervention to Improve Pap Test Screening Among Under-screened Chinese American Immigrant Women

A Family-based Intervention to Improve Pap Test Screening Among Under-screened Chinese American Immigrant Women

Evaluation of A Family-based Intervention to Improve Pap Test Screening Among Under-screened Chinese American Immigrant Women

The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of the involvement of an influential person(s) (e.g., spouse, partners, parents, children, friends) on Pap test screening intention and behaviors, Pap test self-efficacy, and perceived benefits and barriers to Pap test screening among Chinese American immigrant women. These data specific to the impact of the involvement of an influential person on Pap test screening could be used to develop successful cancer prevention programs that target the specific needs of Chinese populations.

The importance of the support from family, spouse, friends, or significant others has been noted among Chinese American immigrant women (CAIW), but little attention has been paid to the effects of family-based (FB) interventions, especially for cervical cancer screening. Understanding the role of CAIW's family in promoting Pap screening and other influences can lead to the creation of more culturally appropriate screening interventions. The objective of this study is to test the effects of a FB intervention on Pap test intention and behaviors, Pap test self-efficacy, and perceived benefits and barriers to Pap tests among under-screened CAIW aged 21-65. This pilot test of the FB intervention will be conducted using a randomized controlled design with two groups only, experimental and control groups. Interventions will be delivered by bilingual and bicultural CAIW trained facilitators. Post-test and follow-up telephone surveys will be conducted at 2 weeks and 6 months after the intervention.

The participants will identify their accompanying influential person (e.g., spouse, partners, parents, children, friends) with whom they will be attending the 1.5-2 hour face-to-face education session on cervical cancer and screening. Their accompanying influential person is eligible if they are (a) aged 18 or older and (b) willing to participate in the study.

Only the participants will attend the 1.5-2 hour face-to-face intervention on cervical cancer and screening.

The participants will identify their accompanying influential person(s) (e.g., spouse, partners, parents, children, friends) with whom they will be attending the 1.5-2 hour face-to-face education session on cervical cancer and screening. At the end of the intervention, time will be allowed for questions, as well as distributing fridge magnets and a pamphlet. Fridge magnets contain Pap test guidelines and availability of local clinics. The pamphlet covers the following topics: (a) information about female anatomy and cervical cancer, (b) risk factors for cervical cancer, (c) facts of cervical cancer incidence and mortality, and screening rates among American women, (d) methods to reduce cervical cancer (e.g., HPV vaccination), (e) Pap test procedure, (f) Pap test guidelines, and (g) availability of clinics and cost of Pap test. The participants will be encouraged to spread the message to family members and friends.

Only participant will attend the 1.5-2 hour face-to-face education session on cervical cancer and screening. At the end of the intervention, time will be allowed for questions, as well as distributing fridge magnets and a pamphlet. Fridge magnets contain Pap test guidelines and availability of local clinics. The pamphlet covers the following topics: (a) information about female anatomy and cervical cancer, (b) risk factors for cervical cancer, (c) facts of cervical cancer incidence and mortality, and screening rates among American women, (d) methods to reduce cervical cancer (e.g., HPV vaccination), (e) Pap test procedure, (f) Pap test guidelines, and (g) availability of clinics and cost of Pap test. The participants will be encouraged to spread the message to family members and friends.

Inclusion Criteria: a first-generation Chinese American no previous cervical cancer screening within the past 3 years no total hysterectomy no history of cervical cancer able to read English, Simple Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. Exclusion Criteria: Not a Chinese American immigrant Had total hysterectomy Had history of cervical cancer Not able to read English or Chinese