Susan M Rawl, Susan M Perkins, Yan Tong, Mira L Katz, Lisa Carter-Bawa, Thomas F Imperiale, Peter H Schwartz, Hala Fatima, Connie Krier, Kevin Tharp, Rivienne Shedd-Steele, Mark Magnarella, Caeli Malloy, Laura Haunert, Netsanet Gebregziabher, Electra D Paskett, Victoria Champion
BACKGROUND: Up to 50% of people scheduled for screening colonoscopy do not complete this test and no studies have focused on minority and low-income populations. Interventions are needed to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) screening knowledge, reduce barriers, and provide alternative screening options. Patient navigation (PN) and tailored interventions increase CRC screening uptake, however there is limited information comparing their effectiveness or the effect of combining them. PURPOSE: Compare the effectiveness of two interventions to increase CRC screening among minority and low-income individuals who did not attend their screening colonoscopy appointment-a mailed tailored digital video disc (DVD) alone versus the mailed DVD plus telephone-based PN compared to usual care...
March 12, 2024: Annals of Behavioral Medicine: a Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine