| Title | Results of a community-based randomized trial to increase colorectal cancer screening among Filipino Americans |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Maxwell, AE, Bastani, R, Danao, LL, Antonio, C, Garcia, GM, Crespi, CM |
| Journal | American Journal of Public HealthAmerican Journal of Public Health |
| Volume | 100 |
| Pagination | 2228-2234 |
| Date Published | Nov |
| ISBN Number | 0090-0036<br/>1541-0048 |
| Accession Number | Peer Reviewed Journal: 2010-21856-010 |
| Keywords | *Cancer Screening, *Clinical Trials, *Colon Disorders, *Intervention, *Neoplasms, Asians, Cancer [3293], Communities, communities, colorectal cancer screening, Filipino Americans, intervention, clinical trials, Human Adulthood (18 yrs & older), Promotion & Maintenance of Health & Wellness [3365], us |
| Abstract | Objectives: We conducted 1 of the first community-based trials to develop a multicomponent intervention that would increase colorectal cancer screening among an Asian American population. Methods: Filipino Americans (n = 548) nonadherent to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines were randomized into an intervention group that received an education session on CRC screening and free fecal occult blood test (FOBT) kits; a second intervention group that received an education session but no free FOBT kits; and a control group that received an education session on the health benefits of physical activity. Results: Self-reported CRC screening rates during the 6-month follow-up period were 30%, 25%, and 9% for participants assigned to intervention with FOBT kit, intervention without the kit, and control group, respectively. Participants in either of the 2 intervention groups were significantly more likely to report screening at follow-up than were participants in the control group. Conclusions: A multicomponent intervention that includes an educational group session in a community setting can significantly increase CRC screening among Filipino Americans, even when no free FOBT kits are distributed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract). |
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