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ArticleEuropean journal of cancer care2022

Development and psychometric evaluation of the Aversion to Bowel Cancer Screening Scale.

Melanie Davis, Megan Oaten, Caley Tapp, Stefano Occhipinti

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Melanie DavisSchool of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6582-2967
Megan OatenSchool of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8855-219X
Caley TappSchool of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2731-7345
Stefano OcchipintiSchool of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2558-0609

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Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveAvoidance of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is well documented with emotional barriers deterring screening intention and uptake. However, the assessment of such aversion is limited by the available instruments focusing on siloed emotions or screening procedures, limiting relevance to the complete process of decision-making in the CRC context.

methodsTo address this gap, psychometric properties of the newly developed Aversion to Bowel Cancer Screening Scale (ABCSS) were assessed using data from 640 CRC screening eligible asymptomatic community members. Item review and piloting reduced 179 items to the initial 29-item scale. Using a holdout sample technique, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, reliability and validity checks were conducted.

resultsA three-factor model (Fecal Occult Blood Test [FOBT] Aversion, Colonoscopy Aversion and Health Conscientiousness) with 21 items was identified. Analyses of the 21-item ABCSS indicated excellent reliabilities for the scale and subscales (α = .91 to .95). Correlations with relevant existing measures, intention and behaviour indicated good construct validity.

conclusionThe ABCSS is a valid measure of aversion to CRC screening for asymptomatic community members facing the decision to undertake CRC screening. This instrument may provide a more comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process for CRC screening.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsEarly Detection of CancerColonoscopyHumansMass ScreeningOccult BloodPsychometricsReproducibility of Resultsbowel cancercanceremotionsinformationprevention

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PMCPMC9788280

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