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

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal 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.

Methods

Using 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

SUBMITTER: Chen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12048228 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature