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A Pilot Study for Using Fecal Immunochemical Testing to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Appalachia, 2008-2009 ►CDC - Preventing Chronic Disease: Volume 9, 2012: 11_0160

CDC - Preventing Chronic Disease: Volume 9, 2012: 11_0160

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A Pilot Study for Using Fecal Immunochemical Testing to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Appalachia, 2008-2009

Brenda C. Kluhsman, PhD, MSS; Eugene J. Lengerich, VMD, MS; Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH; Electra D. Paskett, PhD; Suzanne M. Miller-Halegoua, PhD; Andrew Balshem, BA; Marcyann M. Bencivenga; Angela M. Spleen, MS; Paulette Schreiber, CRNP; Mark B. Dignan, PhD, MPH

Suggested citation for this article: Kluhsman BC, Lengerich EJ, Fleisher L, Paskett ED, Miller-Halegoua SM, Balshem A, et al. A pilot study for using fecal immunochemical testing to increase colorectal cancer screening in Appalachia, 2008-2009. Prev Chronic Dis 2012;9:110160. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd9.110160External Web Site Icon.
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Abstract

Introduction
The Appalachian region of the United States has disproportionately high colorectal cancer (CRC) death rates and low screening rates. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess acceptability of a take-home fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and the effect of follow-up telephone counseling for increasing CRC screening in rural Appalachia.
Methods
We used a prospective, single-group, multiple-site design, with centralized laboratory reports of screening adherence and baseline and 3-month questionnaires. Successive patients, aged 50 or older, at average CRC risk and due for screening were enrolled during a routine visit to 3 primary care practices in rural Appalachian Pennsylvania and received a free take-home FIT and educational brochure. Those who had not returned the test 2 weeks later were referred for telephone counseling.
Results
Of 232 patients approached, 200 (86.2%) agreed to participate. Of these, 145 (72.5%) completed the FIT as recommended (adherent) and 55 (27.5%) were referred for telephone counseling (nonadherent), of whom 23 (41.8%) became adherent after 1 to 2 counseling sessions, an 11.5 percentage-point increase in screening after telephone counseling and 84% FIT adherence overall. Lack of CRC-related knowledge and perceived CRC risk were the screening barriers most highly associated with nonadherence. Although not statistically significant, the rate of conversion to screening adherence was higher among participants who received telephone counseling compared to an answering machine reminder.
Conclusion
If confirmed in future randomized trials, provider-recommended take-home FIT and follow-up telephone counseling may be methods to increase CRC screening in Appalachia.

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