Lung cancer screening decisional needs among African American smokers of lower socioeconomic status.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Adherence to most evidence-based cancer screenings is lower among African Americans due to system- and individual-level factors that contribute to persistent disparities. Given the recommendation for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening among individuals at high risk for lung cancer, we sought to describe aspects of decision-making for LDCT among African Americans and to examine associations between select components of decision-making and screening-related intentions.

Design

African Americans (N = 119) with a long-term smoking history, aged 55-80 years, and without lung cancer were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey. We measured knowledge, awareness, decisional conflict, preferences, and values related to lung cancer screening.

SUBMITTER: Williams RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7718398 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature