Evaluation of Blood Stool Test Utilization for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Georgia, USA

摘要: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent and second common cause of cancer-related deaths in United States (USA). Early screening has been demonstrated to improve clinical outcomes for CRC. Assessing patterns CRC utilization important guiding policy implementing programs prevention control. This study examines trends sociodemographic factors associated with blood stool test (BSTU) Georgia, USA. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data were analyzed Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) BSTU between 1997 2014 among adults aged 50+ who have had a within past two years, logistic regression analysis 2016 was performed identify factors. In an overall decrease observed BSTU, from 27.8% 16.1% (AAPC = -2.6, p 0.023). less pronounced Georgia than nationally (from 26.1% 12.8% -4.5, < 0.001)). significantly black race/ethnicity (Black vs. White (aOR 1.43, 0.015)), older age (≥70 50-59 1.62, 0.006)), having insurance coverage (no yes 0.37 0.005)), lower income (≥USD 50,000