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ArticleCureus2025

Understanding Barriers to Colon Cancer Screening Among Individuals Experiencing Housing Insecurity in Los Angeles.

Arun Burra, Nikko Gonzales, Joshua Jiang, Shiliang Zhang, Mary Obasi, Ananya Eeraveni, Maria Garcia Jimenez, Sarah Goldgar

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Arun BurraDepartment of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
Nikko GonzalesDepartment of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
Joshua JiangDepartment of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
Shiliang ZhangDepartment of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
Mary ObasiDepartment of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
Ananya EeraveniCollege of Letters and Science, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
Maria Garcia JimenezDepartment of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
Sarah GoldgarDepartment of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCancer is a leading cause of death among unhoused people, and the limited prior studies on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in this group have shown low rates of screening compared to the general population.

methodsPhysicians administered surveys to patients at the University of California, Los Angeles Mobile Clinic who were experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity to determine rates of prior CRC screening, establish a baseline understanding of CRC screening, and elucidate barriers to screening. Physicians also administered a brief educational intervention about CRC screening and then administered a post-intervention survey to assess changes in participants' understanding and preferences related to CRC screening.  Results: A total of 44 patients completed both the pre- and post-surveys and the educational intervention. Fewer than 50% of respondents aged 45 or older had a primary care provider (PCP) (n = 21) or had undergone CRC screening (n = 13). Patients who had health insurance - and particularly those who had a PCP - were more likely to have been offered and to have completed screening. CRC screening knowledge and self-efficacy increased after the brief educational intervention.

conclusionHelping unhoused patients obtain health insurance and establish care with a PCP may create opportunities to discuss preventive care and improve CRC screening rates.

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colon cancer screeningcolorectal cancer screeninghealth disparityhomelessnesshousing insecurityprimary careunhoused

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PMID41487855
PMCPMC12757002

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