Colorectal cancer screening among individuals with and without a family history

J Public Health Manag Pract. 2002 Mar;8(2):1-9. doi: 10.1097/00124784-200203000-00002.

Abstract

Data from a community-based screening campaign were analyzed to assess compliance with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines among both average risk adults and those at increased risk because of having a first-degree relative (FDR) with CRC (FDR+). The prevalence of screening compliance was low in both groups. The authors also found that individuals with FDR+ returned a free fecal occult blood test at a slightly higher rate than those without FDR+s. Despite higher screening rates among individuals with FDR+s, interventions may need to target this high-risk group to increase compliance with CRC screening recommendations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colonoscopy / statistics & numerical data
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Community Health Services / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mass Screening / methods
  • Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data*
  • Middle Aged
  • New York
  • Occult Blood
  • Patient Compliance / statistics & numerical data*
  • Sigmoidoscopy / statistics & numerical data
  • Socioeconomic Factors