Abstract
Results
FOBTs were returned by n = 196 people (132 within 6 weeks, 64 following a reminder). Participation was generally influenced by the same variables
in both the first 6 weeks and the second 6 weeks, consistent with the continuum of resistance model. These variables were
having known someone
with bowel
cancer and the social cognitive factor, perceptions of
barriers to
screening. There is a suggestion, however, that other factors may be differentially associated with early, late and non-participants.
in both the first 6 weeks and the second 6 weeks, consistent with the continuum of resistance model. These variables were
having known someone
with bowel
cancer and the social cognitive factor, perceptions of
barriers to
screening. There is a suggestion, however, that other factors may be differentially associated with early, late and non-participants.
Conclusion
Participation in screening appears somewhat consistent with the continuum of resistance model in that early and late participants
respond to some of the same factors. This suggests that the same messages are relevant to early, late and non-screeners, but
further consideration of what other factors may be influencing discrete stages of readiness to participate is necessary.
respond to some of the same factors. This suggests that the same messages are relevant to early, late and non-screeners, but
further consideration of what other factors may be influencing discrete stages of readiness to participate is necessary.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s12529-012-9254-1
- Authors
- Tess Gregory, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
- Stephen R. Cole, Flinders Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
- Carlene J. Wilson, Flinders Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
- Ingrid H. Flight, CSIRO Preventative Health Research Flagship, PO Box 1141, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
- Ian T. Zajac, CSIRO Preventative Health Research Flagship, PO Box 1141, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
- Deborah Turnbull, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
- Graeme P. Young, Flinders Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
- Journal International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
- Online ISSN 1532-7558
- Print ISSN 1070-5503