Increasing Colorectal Screening Among Filipino Americans
An Evidence-Based Practice
Description
Filipino Americans who were non-adherent to colorectal cancer screening guidelines participated in a small group colorectal cancer educational session.
Educational sessions were delivered by a trained Filipino American health educator and lasted 60-90 minutes. Topics covered in the educational session included colorectal cancer risk factors, screening recommendations and tests, disease information, and where to obtain screening tests. Use of a fecal occult blood test was demonstrated, and barriers to testing were discussed.
Along with the educational session, participants received take-home print materials, a reminder letter, and a letter to participants' providers. Half of participants received a free fecal occult blood test kit.
Educational sessions were delivered by a trained Filipino American health educator and lasted 60-90 minutes. Topics covered in the educational session included colorectal cancer risk factors, screening recommendations and tests, disease information, and where to obtain screening tests. Use of a fecal occult blood test was demonstrated, and barriers to testing were discussed.
Along with the educational session, participants received take-home print materials, a reminder letter, and a letter to participants' providers. Half of participants received a free fecal occult blood test kit.
Goal / Mission
The goal of this intervention was to increase colorectal cancer screening among an Asian American population.
Impact
A multicomponent intervention, including an educational session, can increase colorectal screening rates among Filipino Americans, even without the distribution of free fecal occult blood test kits.
Results / Accomplishments
Individuals who received the intervention were significantly more likely to report being screened for colorectal cancer 6 months following the intervention when compared to individuals who did not receive the intervention (Odds Ratio=3.7; p<0.001).
Individuals who received the intervention and a fecal occult screening test kit were also significantly more likely to report being screened for colorectal cancer 6 months following the intervention when compared to individuals who received the intervention but not the kit (Odds Ratio=4.9; p<0.001).
Individuals who received the intervention and a fecal occult screening test kit were also significantly more likely to report being screened for colorectal cancer 6 months following the intervention when compared to individuals who received the intervention but not the kit (Odds Ratio=4.9; p<0.001).
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
University of Los Angeles School of Public Health
Primary Contact
Annette Maxwell
650 Charles Young Drive South, Room A2-125 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-794-9282
amaxwell@ucla.edu
http://hpm.ph.ucla.edu/annette-maxwell
650 Charles Young Drive South, Room A2-125 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-794-9282
amaxwell@ucla.edu
http://hpm.ph.ucla.edu/annette-maxwell
Topics
Health / Cancer
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Organization(s)
University of Los Angeles School of Public Health
Source
American Journal of Public Health
Date of publication
Nov 2010
Date of implementation
2004
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Los Angeles
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Target Audience
Women, Men, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Additional Audience
Filipino Americans