Journal
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
Volume 21, Issue 5, Pages 435-442Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.0737-1209.2004.21507.x
Keywords
African Americans; colorectal cancer; interventions; knowledge; screening
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This study evaluates the effectiveness of a culturally relevant intervention, delivered over 12 months on knowledge of colorectal cancer and participation in fecal occult blood testing. An experimental, repeated measures design was used. Free fecal occult blood testing was offered to the participants. Fifteen senior centers were randomly selected and assigned to the Cultural and Self-Empowerment Group, the Modified Cultural Group, or the Traditional Group. Their mean age was 73.83 years, and their average educational level was 8.8 years. The majority was African American, female, and reported annual incomes less than or equal to$10,000. Data were collected at baseline, at 6 months, and at 12 months. Participants in the Cultural and Self-Empowerment Group had a significantly greater increase in their knowledge of colorectal cancer over time. Group membership and knowledge of colorectal cancer were significant predictors of participation in colorectal cancer screening. Participants in the Cultural and Self-Empowerment Group and those with greater knowledge of colorectal cancer were more likely to participate in fecal occult blood testing at the end of the 12-month period. Similar strategies may be implemented in community settings and health care agencies to inform elders about colorectal cancer.
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