Abstract
Objective: The present analyses examined the relationship of body mass index (BMI) categories to receiving age-appropriate preventive services among women. Method: Data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (2003, N = 10,954) were analyzed using multiple logistic regressions. Outcomes were: age-appropriate Pap-test, mammography, colorectal, cholesterol and blood pressure screening, and influenza immunization. Results: Overall, 3% of participants were underweight, and 26.3% were obese. Obese women were less likely to receive Pap-tests (p < .01), and underweight women less likely to receive mammography (p < .001). Dental care was less likely across all BMI groups outside the normal weight range. Conclusions: The association between BMI categories and preventive services use varied by type of preventive care.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-17 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Women and Health |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Cancer screening
- MEPS
- Obesity
- Preventive services
- Underweight
- Women