Development and validation of an information-motivation-behavioral skills questionnaire for colorectal cancer prevention in a high-risk population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers, and the risk of CRC is substantially greater in a high-risk population than in the general population. However, no existing assessment instruments have been specifically designed to evaluate CRC prevention behaviors in a high-risk population. The aim of this study was to develop and psychometrically validate an information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) questionnaire tailored for the population at high risk for CRC (IMB-CRC) to assess the factors influencing prevention behaviors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in northeastern China. The initial questionnaire items were derived from a comprehensive literature review, semistructured interviews analyzed via content analysis, and exper

SUBMITTER: Xin B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11994010 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature