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Underhill, Meghan L.; Kiviniemi, Marc T. – Health Education & Behavior, 2012
Background: Two-thirds of adults aged 50 years and older are adherent to recommendations for colorectal cancer screening. Provider-patient communication and characteristics of the patient-provider relationship may relate to screening behavior. Methods: The association of provider communication quality, relationship, and colorectal cancer screening…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Cancer, Patients, Screening Tests
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Amuta, Ann O.; Barry, Adam E. – American Journal of Health Education, 2015
Background: Approximately 1580 people die from cancer each day. Family history is highlighted as an especially important indicator of cancer risk. Purpose: To determine whether having a family member with cancer influences preventive behaviors (e.g., smoking, physical activity, and screenings). Methods: We conducted a secondary data analysis…
Descriptors: Influences, Cancer, Family Characteristics, Health Behavior