Nga T Nguyen1, Elaine J Savoy2, Lorraine R Reitzel3, Minh-Anh H Nguyen4, David W Wetter5, Jacqueline Reese-Smith6, Lorna H McNeill7. 1. Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. 2. Department of Psychology, The University of Houston, Houston, TX. 3. Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, Houston, TX. 4. Department of Biology and Biochemistry, The University of Houston, Houston, TX. 5. Department of Psychology, Rice University, Houston TX. 6. Department of Psychology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS. 7. Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Interventions for colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention among black adults are needed. Connections between CRC screening non-adherence and other health risk behaviors may inform intervention development. METHODS: Associations between red meat (RM) and fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption, at-risk alcohol use, and CRC ever-screening were examined using adjusted logistic regressions among 520 church-going black adults in Houston, Texas, aged >50. RESULTS: In the final adjusted model, being younger, uninsured, eating more RM and engaging in at-risk alcohol use were associated with lower likelihood of CRC ever-screening. CONCLUSIONS: Church-based interventions to increase CRC screening among black adults might capitalize on associations with RM consumption and alcohol use behaviors as part of a broader wellness promotion initiative.
OBJECTIVES: Interventions for colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention among black adults are needed. Connections between CRC screening non-adherence and other health risk behaviors may inform intervention development. METHODS: Associations between red meat (RM) and fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption, at-risk alcohol use, and CRC ever-screening were examined using adjusted logistic regressions among 520 church-going black adults in Houston, Texas, aged >50. RESULTS: In the final adjusted model, being younger, uninsured, eating more RM and engaging in at-risk alcohol use were associated with lower likelihood of CRC ever-screening. CONCLUSIONS: Church-based interventions to increase CRC screening among black adults might capitalize on associations with RM consumption and alcohol use behaviors as part of a broader wellness promotion initiative.
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Keywords:
African-American; alcohol; colorectal cancer screening; diet
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