Objective: To provide a comprehensive review of published research on the application of
the transtheoretical model (TTM) to cancer screening behavior. Methods: Studies were …

This book is a comprehensive resource for theory, research and action in health education
and health promotion. The authors describe strategies and actions for health education and …

Background Colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) is the only type of cancer screening where
both genders reduce risks by similar proportions with identical procedures. It is an important …

BACKGROUND.: There has been limited use of stages of change models in characterizing
colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. We assess the applicability of the Precaution Adoption …

A recommendation from a physician is the most influential factor in determining whether a
patient is screened for colorectal cancer. While the vast majority of primary care physicians …

Screening can reduce deaths if the people invited participate. However, good uptake is hard
to achieve, and our current approaches are failing to engage the most vulnerable. A …

Background Colorectal cancer screening rates remain low, especially among low-income
and racial/ethnic minority groups. Objective We pilot-tested a physician-directed strategy …

OBJECTIVE: To develop a conceptual framework to guide research on shared decision-
making about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among persons at average risk and their …

Context Low-income and racial/ethnic minority populations experience disproportionate
colorectal cancer (CRC) burden and poorer survival. Novel behavioral strategies are …

Although screening programs are known and recommended for the early detection of
colorectal cancer (CRC), the screening rates for the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and …