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J Nurse Pract. 2012 Jul;8(7):522-533. doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2011.12.003.

Family Support and Colorectal Cancer Screening among Urban African Americans.

The journal for nurse practitioners : JNP

Kelly Brittain, Jacquelyn Y Taylor, Carol Loveland-Cherry, Laurel Northouse, Cleopatra H Caldwell

Affiliations

  1. College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing.

PMID: 23086216 PMCID: PMC3474367 DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2011.12.003

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer death among African Americans. Less than 50% of African Americans have had CRC screening. This study examined the relationships between family support and influence, cultural identity, CRC beliefs, and a screening informed decision among 129 urban African Americans. Family support (p < .01) significantly predicted CRC beliefs and CRC beliefs significantly predicted informed decision (p < .01). Based on study results, practitioners should routinely assess family support and CRC beliefs with African Americans patients. This may improve patient-provider shared decision-making satisfaction and CRC screening adherence among African American patients.

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