Follow‐up Approaches to a Health Literacy Intervention to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Community Clinics: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Study of health literacy interventions to support colorectal cancer screening among 620 patients served by 4 rural community clinics in Louisiana. Compares completion rates of fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) when patients received automated and personal telephone follow-up calls. Discusses health literacy and cost implications of these FIT completion methods and presents participant data based on gender, race, education level, age, and healthcare participation questions.

Connie L. Arnold, Alfred W. Rademaker, James D. Morris, et al.

Cancer, 125(20), 3615-3622

10/2019

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Black or African American · Cancer · Educational attainment · Health literacy · Health screening · Statistics and data · Technology for health and human services · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Louisiana