ArticleEthnicity & health2021
A qualitative study of barriers and enablers associated with colorectal cancer screening among Somali men in Minnesota.
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- Interventions to Increase Cancer Screening Adherence Among Somali Immigrants in the US and Europe: A Systematic Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2024Pooled it
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- Effectiveness of health promotion interventions to increase faecal occult blood test uptake rates among older adults with an average-risk of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- "But if you don't know what my needs are, you can't help me": Health seeking experiences of older Black and Latinx cancer survivors.Journal of cancer policy · 2025Article
- Improving colorectal cancer screening disparities among Somali-speaking patients in an Internal Medicine Residency Clinic.BMJ open quality · 2023Article
- Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in US Immigrants: A Scoping Review.The Journal of surgical research · 2023Article
- The impact of cumulative colorectal cancer screening delays: A simulation study.Journal of medical screening · 2022Article
- Screening Intention Prediction of Colorectal Cancer among Urban Chinese Based on the Protection Motivation Theory.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Psychosocial Correlates of Experience and Intention to Receive Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Cross-Sectional Study Among East African Men in the U.S.The journal of primary prevention · 2021Article
- A Population Health Equity Approach Reveals Persisting Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening in New York City South Asian Communities.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2021Article
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Abstract
The rate of cancer screening is generally increasing in the US. In Minnesota, the statewide average rate of screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is 73%. However, screening completion is relatively low among Somali men; overall, only 27% of Somali immigrants have been screened for CRC. Factors contributing to this disparity have not been well researched. The purpose of this pilot study was to employ focus group methodology to describe and advance understanding of the barriers and enablers associated with CRC screening among Somali men ages 50-74 in Minnesota. Three focus groups were conducted among 27 Somali men in Minnesota. A 9-question, semi-structured interview guide was used. The sessions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and checked for accuracy by research staff prior to data analysis. Three research team members utilized the constant comparative method and NVivo to conduct data analysis. Five barriers to CRC screening emerged from the analyses: (1) lack of knowledge, (2) emotional barriers, (3) acculturation, (4) accountability, and (5) fatalistic beliefs. In addition, two factors enabling CRC screening and prevention emerged: the need for tailored interventions and preventive lifestyle behaviors. The insights gained from this research will assist in developing health promotion and education-focused interventions that encourage Somali immigrants in Minnesota and beyond to seek early detection screening for CRC.
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