Korean CRC Screening Study PT13599

Community-Based Participatory Intervention to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Under-Served Korean Americans

Korean Americans report the lowest and declined rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, compared to general population in the United States. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a community-based multifaceted intervention designed to improve CRC screening among Korean Americans.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants were eligible to participate in this study if they:

  1. were self-identified Korean Americans;

  2. were 50 years and older;

  3. did not have a colorectal polyp, CRC cancer, or a family history of CRC (first degree relative); and

  4. non-adherent to CRC screening guidelines (never had any CRC screening or were overdue for screening).

     Exclusion Criteria: