Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:To assess cancer perceptions among churchgoers and to examine the potential influence of fatalism and religious beliefs on the use of cancer screening tests. METHODS:Eight semi-structured focus groups were conducted among 67 Hispanic Catholics in Massachusetts. RESULTS:In this sample, there were few references to fatalistic beliefs about cancer and nearly universal endorsement of the utility of cancer screening for cancer early detection. Most participants reported that their religious beliefs encouraged them to use health services, including cancer-screening tests. Although participants agreed that God plays an active role in health, they also affirmed the importance of self-agency in determining cancer outcomes. CONCLUSIONS:Our findings challenge the assumption that fatalism is an overriding perspective among Hispanics. Catholic religious beliefs may contribute to positive health attitudes and behaviors.
journal_name
Am J Health Behavjournal_title
American journal of health behaviorauthors
Leyva B,Allen JD,Tom LS,Ospino H,Torres MI,Abraido-Lanza AFdoi
10.5993/AJHB.38.6.6subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2014-11-01 00:00:00pages
839-49issue
6eissn
1087-3244issn
1945-7359journal_volume
38pub_type
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