Predictors of adherence to repeat fecal occult blood test in a population-based colorectal cancer screening program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Socio-economic, environmental factors and general practitioner (GP) involvement may influence adherence to repeat faecal occult blood testing (FOBT) of organised colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. The aim of the study was to identify predictors of adherence to repeat testing.

Methods

The populationcomprised people eligible for the third round of a CRC screening programme in a French district (n=118,905). Multilevel logistic regression analysis was performed to identify individual and area-level characteristics associated with 'compliant participants' participating in the all three rounds vs 'occasional participants' participating in one or two rounds.

Results

Compared to 'occasional participants', 'compliant participants' were more likely to participate aft

SUBMITTER: Pornet C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4260031 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature