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. 2015 Jun;30(2):294-300.
doi: 10.1007/s13187-014-0733-8.

Patients' perceptions of colorectal cancer screening tests and preparatory education in federally qualified health centers

Clement K Gwede  1 , Alexis M Koskan, Gwendolyn P Quinn, Stacy N Davis, Jamila Ealey, Rania Abdulla, Susan T Vadaparampil, Gloria Elliott, Diana Lopez, David Shibata, Richard G Roetzheim, Cathy D Meade; Tampa Bay Community Cancer Network (TBCCN)
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Patients' perceptions of colorectal cancer screening tests and preparatory education in federally qualified health centers

Clement K Gwede et al. J Cancer Educ. 2015 Jun.

Abstract

This study explored federally qualified health center (FQHC) patients' perceptions about colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) tests, including immunochemical fecal occult blood tests (iFOBT), as well as preferences for receiving in-clinic education about CRCS. Eight mixed gender focus groups were conducted with 53 patients. Findings centered on three thematic factors: (1) motivators and impediments to CRCS, (2) test-specific preferences and receptivity to iFOBTs, and (3) preferences for entertaining and engaging plain language materials. Results informed the development of educational priming materials to increase CRCS using iFOBT in FQHCs.

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