Open AccessColorectal cancer screening: Understanding the health literacy needs of hispanic rural residents
Author(s) -
Angelina R. Wittich,
L. Aubree Shay,
Belinda T. Flores,
Elisabeth M. De La Rosa,
Taylor Mackay,
Melissa A. Valerio
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
aims public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2327-8994
DOI - 10.3934/publichealth.2019.2.107
Subject(s) - medicine , focus group , colorectal cancer , health literacy , moderation , family medicine , rural area , literacy , cancer , gerontology , health care , psychology , pathology , social psychology , pedagogy , marketing , economics , business , economic growth
Hispanics residing in rural areas are among those who are least likely to be screened for colorectal cancer (CRC) and more likely to present with late stage CRC than other racial or ethnic groups. We conducted a pilot study utilizing a mixed-method approach to explore perceptions of CRC and CRC screening among Hispanic adults residing in South Texas rural communities and to identify health literacy needs associated with CRC screening uptake.