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CRC Screening at US Community Health Centers
Cancer; ePub 2017 Jul 14; Lin, McKinley, et al
The colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rate for patients seen at community health centers was fairly similar to overall screening rates, according to a study involving data from the 2014 Health Center Patient Survey. Still, certain disparities exist.
Investigators looked at the link between sociodemographic variables and patient-provider communication regarding CRC screening of participants at community health centers. Among the results:
- The screening rate among patients seen at community health centers was 58%.
- This compares to 58% according to the 2013 National Health Interview Survey, and 65% seen in the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
- Patients between the ages of 65 and 75 years and those not in the labor force were ~2.5 times more likely to receive CRC screening.
- Patients who were uninsured were 67% less likely to be screened.
- Non-English-speaking patients were 58% less likely to be screened
- There was no link between patient-provider communication and receipt of CRC screening.
Lin S, McKinley D, Sripipatana A, Makaroff L. Colorectal cancer screening at US community health centers: Examination of sociodemographic disparities and association with patient-provider communication. [Published online ahead of print July 14, 2017]. Cancer. doi:10.1002/cncr.30855.