Table 1.
Clinical and Demographic Comparisons of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White
| Hispanic | NHW | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 285 | N = 897 | ||||
| Characteristics | n | % | n | % | p |
| Had previous genetic testing | 174 | 61.1 | 580 | 64.7 | 0.27 |
| Referred for genetic testing | 226 | 79.3 | 769 | 85.7 | 0.02 |
| Diagnosed of age ≤45 yearsa | 144 | 50.5 | 432 | 48.2 | 0.49 |
| Triple negative (ER-/PR-/HER2-)b | 30 | 10.5 | 119 | 13.3 | 0.06 |
| Family history of breast cancer | 139 | 48.8 | 501 | 55.9 | 0.04 |
| Family history of ovarian cancer | 28 | 9.8 | 102 | 11.4 | 0.47 |
| Married or cohabiting | 192 | 67.4 | 644 | 71.8 | 0.15 |
| Has childrenc | 174 | 61.1 | 611 | 68.1 | 0.07 |
| Income ≥25,000d | 186 | 65.3 | 754 | 84.1 | <0.0001 |
| College education or higher | 147 | 51.6 | 504 | 56.2 | 0.38 |
| Private insurance | 188 | 66.0 | 754 | 84.1 | <0.0001 |
a
All women diagnosed at age 45 and below meet National Comprehensive Cancer Center criteria for genetic testing, whereas those aged 46–50 years should have a genetic risk evaluation, but must meet additional personal or family history criteria for testing.
b
Unknown for 13.7% of Hispanics (n = 39) and 9.1% of NHW (n = 82).
c
Unknown for 2.4% of Hispanics (n = 7) and 2.6% of NHW (n = 23).
d
Unknown for 6.3% of Hispanics (n = 18) and 7% of NHW (n = 63).
NHW, non-Hispanic white.