Latinos CARES (Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Research, Education and Screening)

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute159 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to conduct 4 focus groups and recruit for 12 participants per focus group to explore community members' views about colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) processes and perceived benefits and impediments, what information they believe should be communicated, communication preferences (style, tone) and perceptions of screenings.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SCREENING

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

159

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Carcinoma

Interventions

Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (I-FOBT) KitOTHER

Both intervention groups will receive an I-FOBT kit (by study coordinator) with verbal and written instructions in Spanish on how to complete the stool sampling at home within 1 week, and mail the completed kit in the pre-addressed, postage paid mailer. Patients with abnormal results will receive a call explaining the meaning of an abnormal I-FOBT and encouraging them to take specific next steps.

LATINOS CARES ToolkitBEHAVIORAL

DVD + photonovella booklet), about colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) targeted for a Latino medically underserved population.

Standard InterventionBEHAVIORAL

Standard intervention (CDC brochure) on colorectal cancer screening in community health clinics.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 YearsMax age: 70 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women, age 50-75 years * Self-identify as Hispanic/Latino * Able to understand, read, and speak Spanish * Prefer to receive health information in Spanish * Previously screened or not screened

Locations (1)

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Tampa, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Rate of Feedback from Community Advisory Board

Successful collection of feedback to complete production of Spanish-language LATINOS CARES Intervention. This aim involves no statistical analysis except the summary statistics for the participants. To adapt (transcreate) and produce an educational intervention entitled LATINOS CARES (DVD + photonovella booklet), about colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) targeted for a Latino medically underserved population. BENCHMARK: Production of Spanish-language LATINOS CARES intervention that is easy-to understand, salient, and culturally suitable.

Time frame: Up to 4 months

Secondary Outcomes

Rate of Receipt of I-FOBT from Participants

BENCHMARK: Receipt of Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (I-FOBT home kit).

Time frame: Up to 4 months

Rate of Receipt of Assessments from Participants

BENCHMARK: Receipt of Assessments.

Time frame: Up to 4 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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