Approaches to address common barriers to colorectal cancer screening in rural communities of the CDC's colorectal cancer control program.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We identified potential approaches to address barriers to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in rural communities of award recipients from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP).

Methods

Nine program managers and directors discussed approaches to address barriers to CRC screening. The programs served areas with rural communities and tribal reservations. Participants participated in five monthly web-based meetings and completed questionnaires regarding the use and usefulness of approaches. We conducted two focus groups with award recipients' partners to validate the approaches.

Results

Participants indicated that patient reminders, small media, and translated materials were useful in increasing uptake. The

SUBMITTER: Hoover S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12416295 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature