Simple and easy
’ Providers’ and latinos’ perceptions of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening
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Objective : Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening efforts have effectively reduced CRC morbidity and mortality, yet screening remains relatively low among Latinos. The study's purpose was to document the awareness/knowledge of Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) among Latinos, gain better understanding of patient and health care provider perceptions about FIT, and explore the feasibility of adoption/uptake. Design/Methods : The study was guided by qualitative, ethnography design and methods. Eight focus groups (FG) with patients who self-identified as Hispanic/Latino between 50-75 years of age and key informant interviews with providers ( N = 10) were conducted followed by a brief demographic questionnaire. Results : Awareness levels varied based on prior screening experiences among patients and providers. Both patients and providers believed the FIT is simple and easy to use; although, a minority of patients expressed doubts about the efficacy of the FIT when compared to colonoscopy. Conclusions : Despite the increasing acceptance of the FIT among the health care community, a significant lag time still exists among our study's populations. Study findings speak to novelty of the FIT test among underserved populations and the health disparity gap between health innovations/discoveries. Increased awareness and education efforts about the efficacy coupled with information about its accessibility, ease, and user instructions may increase the adoption of FIT
Biology · Cancer · Colonoscopy · Colorectal cancer · Colorectal cancer screening · Family medicine · Feces · Perception · Simple (philosophy · Test (biology · Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas · Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection · Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Internal Medicine · Microbiology
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