Thomas S M, Fick A C
LSUMC Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center, New Orleans 70112.
J La State Med Soc. 1994 Apr;146(4):152-8.
A telephone survey of Orleans Parish residents (25 to 65 years old; annual family incomes < $40,000) was conducted to explore cancer-related knowledge, beliefs, and practices. This paper presents descriptive information about knowledge and practices pertinent to early detection of cancer (breast self-examination, Pap smear, and mammogram) among women (N = 315). Income-related differences were observed. Women in the lower income group were less likely to routinely practice breast self-examination, and also less likely to have had a recent Pap smear or mammogram. Gaps in knowledge regarding the purpose of Pap smears and mammograms were noted. This sample of women reported their physicians are not routinely recommending Pap smears or mammograms. Findings highlight the need for community education programs to enhance awareness of the purpose and importance of cancer screening practices, particularly among the poor. In addition, all medical professionals who have contact with women need to reiterate the importance of regular participation in cancer-screening practices.
对奥尔良教区居民（年龄在25至65岁之间；家庭年收入低于4万美元）进行了一项电话调查，以探究与癌症相关的知识、信念和行为。本文呈现了关于女性（N = 315）中与癌症早期检测（乳房自我检查、巴氏涂片检查和乳房X光检查）相关的知识和行为的描述性信息。观察到了与收入相关的差异。低收入组的女性进行乳房自我检查的常规做法较少，近期进行巴氏涂片检查或乳房X光检查的可能性也较小。注意到在巴氏涂片检查和乳房X光检查目的的知识方面存在差距。该样本中的女性表示她们的医生没有常规推荐巴氏涂片检查或乳房X光检查。研究结果凸显了开展社区教育项目以提高对癌症筛查做法的目的和重要性的认识的必要性，尤其是在贫困人口中。此外，所有与女性接触的医疗专业人员都需要重申定期参与癌症筛查做法的重要性。
