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Publication Date: 2012-Mar
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Barriers to CRC Screening among Latino Adults in Pennsylvania: ACCN Results
Garcia-Dominic, Oralia; Lengerich, Eugene J.; Wray, Linda A.; Parrott, Roxanne; Aumiller, Betsy; Kluhsman, Brenda; Renderos, Carlos; Dignan, Mark
American Journal of Health Behavior, v36 n2 p153-167 Mar 2012
Objectives: To describe knowledge of and barriers to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening by sex and geography among Latino adults in Pennsylvania. Methods: Eighty-two Latinos greater than 50 years old engaged in one of 8 focus groups. Focus groups consisted of 4 components. Focus group data were audiotaped, transcribed, and grouped into thematic units using content analysis. Results: We found significant differences in the reported barriers to CRC screenings by sex and geography. Identified barriers were placed into 5 domains: (1) physical environment, (2) structural, (3) sociocultural, (4) individual level, and (5) physician related. Conclusions: A targeted approach for CRC screening among Latinos may be better than the nontargeted approach.
Descriptors: Physical Environment, Geography, Focus Groups, Adults, Hispanic Americans, Cancer, Barriers, Screening Tests, Sex, Content Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Health Behavior, Behavioral Science Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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