Diet-Related Colorectal Cancer Prevention Beliefs and Dietary Intakes in an Urban Minority Population

J Community Health. 2015 Aug;40(4):680-5. doi: 10.1007/s10900-014-9984-x.

Abstract

In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related death and third most commonly diagnosed cancer among adults. This study is the first to examine the relationship between diet-related beliefs for colorectal cancer prevention and dietary intake among an urban, predominantly Black population (n = 169). More than two-thirds reported diet-related CRC prevention beliefs. Those with diet-related CRC prevention beliefs had healthier intakes for dietary fiber (p = .005), fruit, vegetable, bean (p = .027), red meat (p = .032), vitamin C (p = .039), and cholesterol (p = .045). Most people may already have diet-related CRC prevention beliefs and having them is associated with a more healthful dietary intake.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Black or African American*
  • Body Mass Index
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / ethnology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Diet
  • Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage*
  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Emigrants and Immigrants
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • United States
  • Urban Population*