The Relationship between Psychosocial Factors and Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors of Older Hispanic Women

Abstract

Guided by the theory of planned behavior, this study utilized data from the 2008 wave of the Health and Retirement Study to investigate psychosocial factors associated with older Hispanic women's participation in breast cancer screening services. Hierarchical logistic regression models were used to assess the odds of breast cancer screening participation. Findings indicate that satisfaction with aging and constraints were associated with a reduced likelihood of participating in breast cancer screening. These findings suggest the continued importance to assess older women's attitudes when discussing preventive services.