Objectives To characterize self-reported colorectal cancer (CRC) screening behavior, and to
identify characteristics of CRC screening practices, stratified by risk. Methods Using random …

Background. Although effective screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) exists, only 37% of
incident CRC are diagnosed at a localized stage at which treatment is effective. We …

Methods We analyzed data from the 2000 and 2003 National Health Interview Surveys
about the use of fecal occult blood tests, sigmoidoscopies, and colonoscopies for adults …

Background: This article describes the self-reported colorectal cancer (CRC) screening
adherence rates of adults, aged 50 years and older, living in five nonurban Minnesota …

Background. The evidence is now compelling that colorectal cancer incidence and mortality
can be reduced by screening, and medical organizations recommend regular screening …

Background: Studies exploring CRC testing prevalence and correlates within US
populations have provided limited and sometimes conflicting information. The most recent …

BACKGROUND: Even though colorectal cancer (CRC) screening tests for persons 50 years
of age or over are recommended to reduce colorectal cancer mortality, screening rates …

Little is known about the validity of self-reported colorectal cancer screening. To date, few
published studies have validated all four screening modalities per recommended guidelines …

Valid and reliable self-report measures of cancer screening behaviors are important for
evaluating efforts to improve adherence to guidelines. We evaluated test-retest reliability …

Purpose We assessed whether accuracy of self-reported screening for colorectal cancer
(CRC) varied by respondent characteristics or healthcare utilization. Methods From 2005 to …