title: Distinguishing factors for asymptomatic colonoscopy screening.
abstract: Demographic, medical history, physician factors, knowledge, beliefs and perceived barriers related to colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC screening were compared for age-eligible individuals who received asymptomatic colonoscopy screening (n=100) versus those who did not receive any kind of CRC screening (n=142). All participants had health insurance that covered the full cost of colonoscopy screening. Screeners were more likely to have lower levels of income and education, to know the purpose of a colonoscopy, believe it was more normative, and report fewer barriers. Addressing these and other factors associated with CRC screening warrant testing as empirically based interventions.
authors.affiliation: William Paterson University, Wayne, USA. baschc@wpunj.edu
authors.forename: Corey H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Basch
authors.forename: Charles E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Basch
authors.forename: Randi L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zybert
mesh_terms: D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors