Factors associated with colorectal cancer screening in a peer-counseling intervention study in partnership with African American churches

• Published in: Preventive medicine reports Vol. 20; p. 101280
• Main Authors: Maxwell, Annette E., Lucas-Wright, Aziza, Chang, L. Cindy, Santifer, Rhonda E., Crespi, Catherine M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: African American churches; Colorectal cancer screening; Community health advisors; Health disparities; Peer-counseling; Regular; South Los Angeles; Colorectal cancer screening; South Los Angeles; Peer-counseling; African American churches; Community health advisors; Health disparities

•Peer counselors promoted colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in Black churches.•Peer counseling was associated with discussing CRC screening with a provider.•Routine check-ups and discussing screening with a provider increased CRC screening.•Residence in South Los Angeles was associated with lack of...