1. Modifiable patient-reported factors associated with cancer-screening knowledge and participation in a community-based health assessment.
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Fayanju OM, Oyekunle T, Thomas SM, Ingraham KL, Fish LJ, Greenup RA, Oeffinger KC, Zafar SY, Hyslop T, Hwang ES, Patierno SR, and Barrett NJ
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- Male, Humans, North Carolina, Surveys and Questionnaires, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Mass Screening, Early Detection of Cancer, Colorectal Neoplasms diagnosis, Colorectal Neoplasms prevention & control
- Abstract
Background: We sought to identify modifiable factors associated with cancer screening in a community-based health assessment., Methods: 24 organizations at 47 community events in central North Carolina distributed a 91-item survey from April-December 2017. Responses about (1) interest in disease prevention, (2) lifestyle choices (e.g., diet, tobacco), and (3) perceptions of primary care access/quality were abstracted to examine their association with self-reported screening participation and knowledge about breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer., Results: 2135/2315 participants (92%; 38.5% White, 38% Black, 9.9% Asian) completed screening questions. >70% of screen-eligible respondents reported guideline-concordant screening. Healthy dietary habits were associated with greater knowledge about breast and colorectal cancer screening; reporting negative attitudes about and barriers to healthcare were associated with less breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer screening. Having a place to seek medical care (a proxy for primary care access) was independently associated with being ∼5 times as likely to undergo colorectal screening (OR 4.66, 95% CI 1.58-13.79, all p < 0.05)., Conclusions: In this diverse, community-based sample, modifiable factors were associated with screening engagement, highlighting opportunities for behavioral intervention., (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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