SynthesisJournal of the National Medical Association2008
Increasing colorectal cancer screening among African Americans, linking risk perception to interventions targeting patients, communities and clinicians.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 39 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review of U.S.-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Intervention Systematic Reviews: Available Evidence and Lessons Learned for Research and Practice.Frontiers in public health · 2019Pooled it
- Randomized Trial of a Computerized Touch Screen Decision Aid to Increase Acceptance of Colonoscopy Screening in an African American Population with Limited Literacy.Health communication · 2016Trial
- Changes in risk perceptions in relation to self-reported colorectal cancer screening among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer cases enrolled in a randomized trial.Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2011Trial
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- An Exploration of Black Men's Attitudes and Experiences Communicating with Dentists about Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment and Precision Approaches to Screening: Brave New World or Worlds Apart?Gastroenterology · 2023Review
- Barriers Driving Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening in African Americans.Current gastroenterology reports · 2020Review
- Screen to Save: Results from NCI's Colorectal Cancer Outreach and Screening Initiative to Promote Awareness and Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer in Racial/Ethnic and Rural Populations.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2020Observational
- Structural and Contextual Patterns in Family Health History Knowledge among African American Adults: A Mixed-Methods Social Network Analysis Study.Journal of social structure : JOSS · 2019Article
- Examining connections between screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer and colorectal cancer screening.Colorectal cancer · 2014Article
- Developing a typology of African Americans with limited literacy based on preventive health practice orientation: implications for colorectal cancer screening strategies.Journal of health communication · 2014Article
- Identifying barriers to colonoscopy screening for nonadherent African American participants in a patient navigation intervention.Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education · 2013Article
- Developing a computer touch-screen interactive colorectal screening decision aid for a low-literacy African American population: lessons learned.Health promotion practice · 2013Article
- Quality improvement in gastroenterology clinical practice.Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association · 2012Review
- Challenges to replicating evidence-based research in real-world settings: training African-American peers as patient navigators for colon cancer screening.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2012Article
- Reported benefits of participation in a research study.Journal of community health · 2012Article
- Using a family history intervention to improve cancer risk perception in a black community.Journal of genetic counseling · 2011Article
- Training experiences of lay and professional patient navigators for colorectal cancer screening.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2011Article
- Perceptions of colorectal cancer screening in urban African American clinic patients: differences by gender and screening status.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2011Article
- Evaluating the impact of an educational intervention to increase CRC screening rates in the African American community: a preliminary study.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2010Article
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Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening remains significantly underutilized by African Americans despite their increased risk compared to whites. The purpose of this article is to review recent research on patterns of screening, perceptions of CRC screening methods and outcomes of seven intervention trials specifically designed to increase screening among African Americans in light of the recommendation of the American College of Gastroenterologists to make colonoscopy the screening method of choice for this population. This review shows that progress has been made in understanding the complexity of perceived barriers to CRC screening among African Americans. Interventions that used community-based education targeting individuals and clinically based education targeting clinicians showed modest increases in screening rates. Targeting entire communities did not show significant results. However, because intervention studies use not only different types of interventions but different screening outcome measures, results are not easily comparable. While there is growing evidence that interventions can increase the use of fecal occult blood test (FOBT), it is not yet known if similar interventions can increase rates of screening colonoscopy. Clinicians, patients and policymakers also need to consider the array of social, cultural and financial issues associated with CRC screening in African-American communities.
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