Victoria Earl1, Derrick Beasley2, Chengcheng Ye3, Sean N Halpin2, Nicole Gauthreaux2, Cam Escoffery2, Saurabh Chawla4. 1. Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. vtecca@emory.edu. 2. Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA. 3. Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. 4. Department of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: African-Americans rank last among all racial groups for age-adjusted colorectal cancer mortality, 5-year survival rates, and rates of screening. Access to care does not fully explain racial disparities in rates of CRC and mortality. Sociocultural attitudes can predict probabilities of CRC screening. AIMS: The objective of this study is to identify factors that influence colorectal cancer screening behavior in African-American men. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 32 African-American men. Transcripts were analyzed using MAXQDA software. We then conducted a cross-sectional survey of 103 African-American men, using previously validated scales related to colorectal cancer screening and determinants. Data were analyzed with SPSS. RESULTS: In the interview phase, beliefs relating to masculinity emerged as factors that hindered participation in screening. Overwhelmingly, participants felt that having an in-depth discussion about colorectal cancer with their provider was critical to enabling them to get screened. The survey phase demonstrated that most participants had poor colorectal cancer knowledge, as only 16% passed the knowledge test. Forty-eight percentage agreed that their provider did not recommend getting screened. Those who had been previously screened for colorectal cancer scored higher in total and on all subsets of the masculinity index than those who had not (p < .01). The most persuasive messages were those related to themes of masculinity. CONCLUSION: This study provides a novel sociocultural perspective about colorectal cancer screening in African-American men. Our findings highlight the importance of family, masculinity, and community when promoting colorectal cancer screening to this population.
BACKGROUND: African-Americans rank last among all racial groups for age-adjusted colorectal cancer mortality, 5-year survival rates, and rates of screening. Access to care does not fully explain racial disparities in rates of CRC and mortality. Sociocultural attitudes can predict probabilities of CRC screening. AIMS: The objective of this study is to identify factors that influence colorectal cancer screening behavior in African-American men. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 32 African-American men. Transcripts were analyzed using MAXQDA software. We then conducted a cross-sectional survey of 103 African-American men, using previously validated scales related to colorectal cancer screening and determinants. Data were analyzed with SPSS. RESULTS: In the interview phase, beliefs relating to masculinity emerged as factors that hindered participation in screening. Overwhelmingly, participants felt that having an in-depth discussion about colorectal cancer with their provider was critical to enabling them to get screened. The survey phase demonstrated that most participants had poor colorectal cancer knowledge, as only 16% passed the knowledge test. Forty-eight percentage agreed that their provider did not recommend getting screened. Those who had been previously screened for colorectal cancer scored higher in total and on all subsets of the masculinity index than those who had not (p < .01). The most persuasive messages were those related to themes of masculinity. CONCLUSION: This study provides a novel sociocultural perspective about colorectal cancer screening in African-American men. Our findings highlight the importance of family, masculinity, and community when promoting colorectal cancer screening to this population.
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