Views Barriers and Suggestions for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among American Indian Women Older Than 50 Years in the Midwest

摘要

ObjectiveAlthough colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality rates in the US population have shown a decline, American Indian (AI) CRC mortality rates appear to be increasing. CRC screening rates of AIs remain low when compared with other ethnic groups. The research team explored women's perceptions toward CRC screening, existing barriers, and suggestions to promote education and screening among AI women in Kansas and Missouri.