Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Although CRC screening rates have improved in non-Hispanic whites (NHW), Hispanic adult males (HAM) aged 50-75 in urban areas continue to experience low screening rates and higher CRC morbidity and mortality. This review aims to identify the barriers to CRC screening among HAM and propose targeted interventions to increase screening rates. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Key search terms included "colorectal cancer", "screening", "Hispanic adult males", "urban", "barriers", and "interventions". Factors identified include poverty, language barriers, citizenship status, poor health literacy, and machismo culture. To overcome these barriers, we recommend implementing standardized CRC screening, increasing waiting room documentation, and community outreach. These strategies should be culturally sensitive and respect patient privacy. By increasing health literacy and addressing the specific barriers faced by HAM, we can reduce the incidence and mortality of CRC in this population and close the gap in healthcare disparities.
Keywords
Colorectal Neoplasms, Early Detection of Cancer, Preventive Health Services, Hispanic or Latino, Health Services Accessibility, Men, Middle Aged, Aged, Social Factors, Health Literacy
Disciplines
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Diagnosis | Digestive System Diseases | Health Economics | Health Services Administration | Medicine and Health | Medicine and Health Sciences | Neoplasms | Oncology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Primary Care | Public Health Education and Promotion
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Commons, Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Diagnosis Commons, Digestive System Diseases Commons, Health Economics Commons, Health Services Administration Commons, Medicine and Health Commons, Neoplasms Commons, Oncology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Primary Care Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening for Low-Income Hispanic Men in Urban Areas Between 50-75
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Although CRC screening rates have improved in non-Hispanic whites (NHW), Hispanic adult males (HAM) aged 50-75 in urban areas continue to experience low screening rates and higher CRC morbidity and mortality. This review aims to identify the barriers to CRC screening among HAM and propose targeted interventions to increase screening rates. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Key search terms included "colorectal cancer", "screening", "Hispanic adult males", "urban", "barriers", and "interventions". Factors identified include poverty, language barriers, citizenship status, poor health literacy, and machismo culture. To overcome these barriers, we recommend implementing standardized CRC screening, increasing waiting room documentation, and community outreach. These strategies should be culturally sensitive and respect patient privacy. By increasing health literacy and addressing the specific barriers faced by HAM, we can reduce the incidence and mortality of CRC in this population and close the gap in healthcare disparities.