The influence of patient-provider communication on cancer screenings differs among racial and ethnic groups.

ABSTRACT: Our study aimed to estimate how associations between adults' perceptions of specific domains of PPC quality and their likelihood of receiving cancer screenings differed by race and ethnicity. We analyzed 2011-2015 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data. Samples included 7337 women ages 50-74 (breast), 13,276 women ages 21-65 (cervical), and 9792 adults ages ≥50 years (colorectal). To examine individual domains of PPC quality (independent variables), adults reported how often providers: listened; showed respect; spent enough time; explained things; gave specific instructions; and demonstrated health literate practices (gave clear instructions and asked them to "teach-back" how they will follow instructions). Dependent variables were breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings.

SUBMITTER: Kindratt TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7155227 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature