ArticleJournal of public health (Oxford, England)2015
No association between colorectal cancer worry and screening uptake in Appalachian Ohio.
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- Barriers to cancer screening uptake and approaches to overcome them: a systematic literature review.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Differences Related to Cancer Screening by Minority and Rural/Urban Status in the Deep South: Population-based Survey Results.Journal of Cancer · 2021Article
- Cancer worry frequency vs. intensity and self-reported colorectal cancer screening uptake: A population-based study.Journal of medical screening · 2019Article
- Colon Cancer Worry in Appalachia.Journal of community health · 2018Article
- Colorectal Cancer Screening: The Role of Psychological, Social and Background Factors in Decision-making Process.Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH · 2018Review
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- Do recent epidemiologic observations impact who and how we should screen for CRC?Digestive diseases and sciences · 2015Review
- Cancer fear: facilitator and deterrent to participation in colorectal cancer screening.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2015Article
- Understanding Cancer Worry Among Patients in a Community Clinic-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention Study.Nursing researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundLimited data are available on the association between colorectal cancer (CRC) worry and CRC screening uptake, particularly in rural and underserved populations where there is an excess burden of CRC.
methodsBetween September 2009 and March 2010, we conducted a cross-sectional study among a randomly selected sample of Appalachian Ohio residents aged 51-75 years (n= 1084). We also reviewed their medical records. Multivariable-adjusted models examined the association between CRC worry and screening by medical record review, assessed effect modification by CRC worry and determined the correlates of higher CRC worry.
resultsApproximately 50% of participants were adherent to CRC screening guidelines. There was no significant association between higher CRC worry and screening adherence [odds ratio (OR) = 1.32, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.86-2.02]. CRC worry did not modify the association between any covariate and screening adherence. Participants who were unemployed/disabled (OR = 2.15, 95% CI: 1.34-3.45) and had higher CRC risk perception (OR = 3.49, 95% CI: 2.19-5.56) had higher odds of moderate-to-extreme worry.
conclusionsThese findings highlight the need for meaningful exploration of why higher CRC worry is not associated with adherence to CRC screening, particularly in rural, medically underserved populations. Development and implementation of interventions to increase CRC screening in such areas is a significant public health priority.
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