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Observational studyCancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology2025

Associations between Anti-Gay Prejudice, Traditional Masculine Self-Concept, and Colorectal Cancer Screening-Related Outcomes among Black and White Men in the United States.

Tianen Chen, Rebekah Wicke, Andy J King, Drew Margolin, Rumi Chunara, Jeff Niederdeppe

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Observational study in Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Tianen ChenDepartment of Communication, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.ORCID 0000-0002-1985-9064
Rebekah WickeDepartment of Communication, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.ORCID 0000-0003-4047-4748
Andy J KingCancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah.ORCID 0000-0002-2789-2550
Drew MargolinDepartment of Communication, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.ORCID 0000-0003-0257-6217
Rumi ChunaraDepartment of Biostatistics, New York University, New York City, New York.ORCID 0000-0002-5346-7259
Jeff NiederdeppeDepartment of Communication, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.ORCID 0000-0001-7686-1526

Funding

Using Natural Language Processing and Crowdsourcing to Monitor and Evaluate Public Information and Communication Disparities about Colon Cancer ScreeningR37CA259156 · NCI · UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · PI Andy J King · 2021 to 2026
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National Cancer Institute (NCI) R37CA259156NCI NIH HHS R37 CA259156
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundColorectal cancer screening can reduce colorectal cancer risk, yet many men are not up to date with screening guidelines. Although previous qualitative studies have suggested links among anti-gay prejudice, traditional masculine self-concept, racial identity, and colorectal cancer screening among men, scholars have yet to fully explore these associations using quantitative data. This study used a nationally representative sample of Black and White men in the United States to test these associations and examine the sociodemographic correlates.

methodsUsing the National Opinion Research Center (NORC)/AmeriSpeak probability-based panel, we recruited a sample of Black and White men in the United States ages 45 to 74 years who had never been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (N = 909). Participants completed an online questionnaire measuring anti-gay prejudice, traditional masculine self-concept, sociodemographic variables, and screening-related outcomes (awareness of screening test options, screening intention, and adherence to screening recommendations).

resultsBlack participants reported higher levels of anti-gay prejudice and traditional masculine self-concept than White participants. Anti-gay prejudice was associated with lower awareness and lower screening intention. Black participants reported higher intention to follow screening recommendations but not higher odds of actual adherence than White participants.

conclusionsMen with anti-gay prejudice are less likely to be aware of colorectal cancer screening test options and less likely to intend to engage in colorectal cancer screening. The results have implications for the design and development of future interventions aimed at increasing colorectal cancer screening rates. IMPACT: Future studies could develop targeted interventions and observe subsequent changes or conduct longitudinal studies to further explore the role of anti-gay prejudice in colorectal cancer screening.

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Black or African AmericanColorectal NeoplasmsEarly Detection of CancerPrejudiceSelf ConceptWhiteAgedHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited States

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