Using a cross-sectoral partnership to improve colorectal cancer screening and follow-up among African Americans in the United States: A protocol and preliminary results.

Jungyoon Kim, Grace Mabiala-Maye, Tzeyu Michaud, Keyonna M King, Paul Estabrooks, John W Ewing, Hongying Daisy Dai

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Article in Preventive medicine reports, 2026. 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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Jungyoon KimDepartment of Health Services Research and Administration, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, 984350 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.

Grace Mabiala-MayeDepartment of Health Services Research and Administration, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, 984350 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.

Tzeyu MichaudDepartment of Health Promotion, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, Omaha, NE, USA.

Keyonna M KingDepartment of Health Promotion, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, Omaha, NE, USA.

Paul EstabrooksDepartment of Health and Kinesiology, University of Utah College of Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

John W EwingMayor of Omaha, Former Douglas County Treasurer, NE, USA.

Hongying Daisy DaiDepartment of Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, Omaha, NE, USA.

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Abstract

Objective: Improving colorectal cancer (CRC) screening through cross-sector partnerships using nontraditional public service sites may reduce disparities among African Americans. This study evaluated the impact of the Black Equity, Access, and Testing for Cancer (BEAT Cancer) program on screening uptake among African American adults reached through these partnerships. Methods: From October 2023 to April 2024, racially concordant community health workers approached African American adults at the County Treasurer's Office and Department of Motor Vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska. Of 3563 individuals approached, 596 were eligible, and 336 enrolled (9.4%). Participants received a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit, an educational brochure, text/phone reminders, and navigation support. Outcomes included FIT return, test positivity, and completion of follow-up colonoscopy after abnormal results. Results: Among 336 enrolled participants, the mean age was 57 years; 56.8% were male, and 44.9% reported not having a primary care provider. Overall, 118 (35.1%) returned the FIT kit for testing; 21 (17.9%) had abnormal results, and 8 of 21 (38.1%) completed follow-up colonoscopy. Conclusions: The BEAT Cancer program demonstrated initial promise in CRC screening completion among African American adults with limited access to care, highlighting the potential of cross-sector collaborations with nontraditional public service settings to increase CRC screening uptake.

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African AmericansColorectal cancer screeningCommunity-based interventionCross-sector partnershipFecal immunochemical testReach

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PMID41953108

DOI10.1016/j.pmedr.2026.103455

PMCPMC13053766

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