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#CRCFREE: Using Social Media to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk in Rural Adults

Description
Results of a study to examine the applicability, feasibility, efficacy, and acceptability of #CRCFree, a 12-week Facebook-based intervention intended to reduce multiple risk factors for colorectal cancer (CRC) in rural Appalachian adults aged 50 or more who are at risk for CRC. Features demographics and statistics on changes in CRC risk factors during the course of the intervention.
Author(s)
Kaitlin Voigts Key, Adebola Adegboyega, Heather Bush, et al.
Citation
American Journal of Health Behavior, 44(3), 353-363
Date
05/2020
Type
Document
Tagged as
Appalachia · Cancer · Health screening · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention