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Supplementary Table S1 from Trends and Factors Associated with Fecal Occult Blood Test Utilization among Hispanic Adults in Puerto Rico and the United States: BRFSS 2012–2020

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posted on 2023-04-03, 08:40 authored by Maira A. Castaneda-Avila, Atinuke G. Oyinbo, Mara M. Epstein, Karen J. Ortiz-Ortiz, Guillermo Tortolero-Luna, Kate L. Lapane

Supplementary Table S1 shows the Sociodemographic, clinical, healthcare, and behavioral characteristics of Hispanic adults 50-74 years old who received a blood stool test last year between 2012 to 2020 by place of the interview and year of the interview

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Identifying factors associated with colorectal cancer screening utilization is important to guide colorectal cancer prevention and control programs. We evaluated trends and factors associated with previous-year fecal occult blood test (FOBT) use among Hispanic adults living in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. Using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2012–2020), trends in FOBT use were analyzed using joinpoint regression to estimate annual percentage change (APC). Logistic regression stratified by location identified factors associated with FOBT use. FOBT was more common among Hispanic adults ages 50 to 75 years living in Puerto Rico than in the U.S. mainland [Puerto Rico: 20.5%[2012] to 45.6%[2020], APC = 11.4%; U.S. mainland: 9.9%[2012] to 16.7%[2020], APC = 5.9%]. Factors inversely associated with FOBT use were similar in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland, including lack of health insurance, not having a personal doctor, having a checkup >12 months ago, and not being able to see a doctor due to cost, as were factors associated with higher FOBT use, including older age, retirement, or having two or more chronic diseases. Among Hispanics living in the U.S. mainland, lack of exercise and less education were inversely associated with FOBT. Factors related to poor access to healthcare were associated with lower use of FOBT among Hispanics. Efforts to improve colorectal cancer screening in Hispanics are necessary to address health disparities across the colorectal cancer care continuum. Colorectal cancer screening reduces cancer incidence and mortality. All screening modalities, including less invasive FOBT tests, are underutilized, especially in non-White and low-income populations. Evaluation of trends and factors associated with the increase in the use of colorectal cancer screening can inform programs to address the lack of screening among racial minorities.

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