What Would Make Getting Colorectal Cancer Screening Easier? Perspectives from Screeners and Nonscreeners
Joint Authors
Medina, Gilda G.
Bartholomew, L. Kay
Greisinger, Anthony J.
Vernon, Sally W.
McQueen, Amy
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Despite the availability of multiple effective tests for colorectal cancer (CRC), screening rates are low.
Greater understanding of barriers between screeners and nonscreeners may improve public health initiatives to increase CRC screening (CRCS).
Methods.
We conducted a content analysis of 625 responses to the question: “Was there anything that would have made getting tested easier?” Respondents were patients at a multispecialty practice who participated in a behavioral intervention trial to increase CRCS.
Using clinic records, we classified patients as early-screeners (<6 months), late-screeners(6–12 months), and nonscreeners (>12 months).
Results.
Both screeners and nonscreeners reported the same categories of barriers.
However, early-screeners predominantly cited dislike of test attributes such as bowel preparation, whereas nonscreeners cited concerns regarding finances and work and family responsibilities.
Conclusion.
Multilevel strategies that address scheduling barriers and external screening barriers may improve CRCS.
Future studies may test hypotheses about mediators explaining how screeners overcome barriers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Medina, Gilda G.& McQueen, Amy& Greisinger, Anthony J.& Bartholomew, L. Kay& Vernon, Sally W.. 2012. What Would Make Getting Colorectal Cancer Screening Easier? Perspectives from Screeners and Nonscreeners. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506216
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Medina, Gilda G.…[et al.]. What Would Make Getting Colorectal Cancer Screening Easier? Perspectives from Screeners and Nonscreeners. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506216
American Medical Association (AMA)
Medina, Gilda G.& McQueen, Amy& Greisinger, Anthony J.& Bartholomew, L. Kay& Vernon, Sally W.. What Would Make Getting Colorectal Cancer Screening Easier? Perspectives from Screeners and Nonscreeners. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506216
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506216