Increasing Access to Colorectal Cancer Testing (IACCT) for Blacks

Increasing Access to Colorectal Cancer Testing (IACCT) for Blacks

The purpose of this research study is to compare a new educational material to another widely available educational brochure. The goal is to see if the new educational material will change knowledge and behaviors about colorectal cancer and colorectal screening.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Community-based recruitment methods will be used including promotional flyers and word of mouth at locations such as churches, barber shops, civic/community social service centers, senior centers, cultural groups. The flyers will provide brief information and advertise a telephone number for potential participants to call the study office at Moffitt.
• Self identify as Black or African American
• Have no symptoms of colorectal cancer (CRC), or personal diagnosis of CRC or bowel inflammatory disease or related syndromes
• Have not had recent CRC screening per guidelines (never screened or overdue)
• Participants must provide at least two forms of contact information (mailing address, home telephone or cell phone or email address), and contact information of a secondary individual who has a number that is different from the participant (this person may be a relative or friend living with the respondent).
• Spouse or relatives of respondent are potentially eligible.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who have participated in a colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) research in the past 1 year will not be eligible for this study.
• Additional criteria may apply.