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Multifactorial causal beliefs and colorectal cancer screening: A structural equation modeling investigation

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: We tested a conceptual model that describes the relationship between individuals’ understanding of the multifactorial nature of cancer and their self-reported colorectal cancer screening. We collected cross-sectional survey data from 205 men and women age 50–75. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The proposed model had reasonable fit (RMSEA = 0.09, CFI = 0.65). Multifactorial causal beliefs were associated with cancer risk perceptions (β = 0.16, p = 0.019) and more optimistic cancer cognitions (β = 0.17, p = 0.013). However, these constructs were not associated with colorectal cancer screening ( p’s > 0.05). Further testing could reveal whether this model can be applied to other cancer-related health behaviors including lifestyle changes and genetic testing.

Source: Journal of Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1177/13591053211037737

Authors: Caitlin Allen, Erika A Waters, Jada G Hamilton, Milkie Vu, Jazmine Gabriel, Megan C Roberts

Institutions: Emory University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Boston University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences