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Healthy Colon, Healthy Life (Colon Sano, Vida Sana): Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Latinos in Santa Clara, California

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates are low among Latinos. To identify factors associated with CRC screening, we conducted a telephone survey of Latino primary care patients aged 50-79 years. Among 1,013 participants, 38% were up-to-date (UTD) with fecal occult blood test (FOBT); 66% were UTD with any CRC screening (FOBT, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy). Individuals less than 65, females, those less acculturated, and patients of female physicians were more likely to be UTD with FOBT. CRC screening among Latinos is low. Younger patients, women, and patients of female physicians receive more screening.

Source: Journal of Cancer Education

DOI: 10.1007/s13187-009-0007-z

Authors: Judith M. E. Walsh, René Salazar, Celia Kaplan, Lamkieu Nguyen, Jimmy Hwang, Rena J. Pasick

Institutions: University of California, San Francisco, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,790