Computer-tailored intervention increases colorectal cancer screening among low-income African Americans in primary care: Results of a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although African Americans have the highest colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality rates of any racial group, their screening rates remain low.

Study design/purpose

This randomized controlled trial compared efficacy of two clinic-based interventions for increasing CRC screening among African American primary care patients.

Methods

African American patients from 11 clinics who were not current with CRC screening were randomized to receive a computer-tailored intervention (n = 335) or a non-tailored brochure (n = 358) designed to promote adherence to CRC screening. Interventions were delivered in clinic immediately prior to a provider visit. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression models analyzed predictors of screening test completion. Mo

SUBMITTER: Rawl SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8091507 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature