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Examining connections between screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer and colorectal cancer screening
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6 2014
Source: Colorectal Cancer. 2014; 3(3):253-263 -
Alternative Title:Colorectal Cancer
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Description:Aim
To compare participation in breast, cervical and prostate cancer screening with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.
Materials & methods
This random digit-dialed survey includes participants (aged 50–75 years) from South Carolina (USA). Past participation information in fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, mammography, clinical breast examination, Pap test, prostate-specific antigen and digital rectal examination was obtained.Adjusted odds ratios are reported.
Results
Among European–American women, any cervical or breast cancer screening was associated with adherence to any CRC screening. Among African–American women, mammography was associated with adherence to any CRC screening. Digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen tests were associated with adherence to any CRC screening test among all men.
Conclusion
Future research should explore approaches inclusive of cancer screening recommendations for multiple cancer types for reduction of cancer screening disparities.
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Pubmed ID:25143785
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4134878
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