| Literature DB >> 20082178 |
Alejandro Varela1, Lina Jandorf, Katherine Duhamel.
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of cancer deaths among US Hispanics. Screening decreases mortality through early detection. To understand factors related to CRC screening among Hispanics, focus groups were conducted. Reasons for getting screened included peace of mind; influence from family and friends; and wanting to prevent CRC. Barriers included fear of finding cancer and fear of the examination. These results informed a survey to better understand CRC screening among Hispanics in a cross-sectional study. The information from both will direct the development of interventions to increase CRC screening among Hispanics.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20082178 PMCID: PMC2848702 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-009-0015-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cancer Educ ISSN: 0885-8195 Impact factor: 2.037