Intention to Undergo Colonoscopy Screening Among Relatives of Colorectal Cancer Cases: a Theory-Based Model
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: It is recommended that persons having familial risk of colorectal cancer begin regular colonoscopy screening at an earlier age than those in the general population. However, many individuals at increased risk do not adhere to these screening recommendations. PURPOSE: The goal of this study was to examine cognitive, affective, social, and behavioral motivators of colonoscopy intention among individuals at increased risk of familial colorectal cancer. METHODS: Relatives of colorectal cancer cases (N = 481) eligible for colonoscopy screening completed a survey assessing constructs from several theoretical frameworks including fear appeal theories. RESULTS: Structural equation modeling indicated that perceived colorectal cancer risk, past colonoscopy, fear of colorectal cancer, support from family and friends, and health-care provider recommendation were determinants of colonoscopy intention. CONCLUSIONS: Future interventions to promote colonoscopy in this increased risk population should target the factors we identified as motivators. (ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT01274143).
Source: Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Authors: Watcharaporn Boonyasiriwat, Man Hung, Shirley D. Hon, Philip Tang, Lisa M. Pappas, Randall W. Burt, Marc D. Schwartz, Antoinette M. Stroup, Anita Y. Kinney
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Funders: California Department of Public Health, University of Southern California, Utah Department of Health, Utah State University, University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Foundation, Huntsman Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Public Health Service, National Cancer Institute
Awards: G1091934083, G1247193804, Impact of Remote Familial Risk Assessment and Counseling, G1932976417, G1960574984, RRSS #12 - Patterns of Care - Diagnosis Year 2008 , G2072210443, G210650830, G2339040186, #14: Residual Tissue Repository to Create HIV Cancer Tumor Tissue Microrarrays , G2612351997, G3409930413, G3509688676, G3652080638, G4636760173, G534868654, G6002611130, G610676220, G6717222331, G6997434203, G7278087418, G7457456511, G7941272330, G7974866047, Cancer Center Support Grant
OpenAlex ID: W2051845083