Effect of physician recommendation and patient adherence on rates of colorectal cancer testing

摘要: Abstract This study explored: (1) patient characteristics associated with physician recommendation for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and adherence to recommendation, (2) the combined effect of on CRC testing, broadly defined. Data were from 1999 MA BRFSS a call-back survey 869 participants, age 50 older. Logistic regression was used identify correlates adherence, testing. Patient–physician factors positively Inadequate health insurance negatively (OR = 0.45, 95% CI=0.27–0.78) testing 0.64, CI=0.38–1.1). Men not more likely be recommended 1.1, CI=0.78–1.5), but adhere 1.9, CI=1.2–2.0) tested 1.4, CI=1.0–1.9). There gender differences in when considering risk factor measures. Research is needed understand adherence. Greater encouragement follow-through may groups less adhere.