| Literature DB >> 23086216 |
Kelly Brittain1, Jacquelyn Y Taylor, Carol Loveland-Cherry, Laurel Northouse, Cleopatra H Caldwell.
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer death among African Americans. Less than 50% of African Americans have had CRC screening. This study examined the relationships between family support and influence, cultural identity, CRC beliefs, and a screening informed decision among 129 urban African Americans. Family support (p < .01) significantly predicted CRC beliefs and CRC beliefs significantly predicted informed decision (p < .01). Based on study results, practitioners should routinely assess family support and CRC beliefs with African Americans patients. This may improve patient-provider shared decision-making satisfaction and CRC screening adherence among African American patients.Entities:
Year: 2012 PMID: 23086216 PMCID: PMC3474367 DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2011.12.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Nurse Pract ISSN: 1555-4155 Impact factor: 0.767