Journal article
Use of fecal immunochemical tests in the Iowa Research Network
Journal of cancer education, Vol.28(3), pp.397-401
09/2013
DOI: 10.1007/s13187-012-0439-8
PMCID: PMC3755054
PMID: 23686686
Abstract
Although the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) has recently emerged as an effective and affordable colorectal cancer screening option, many family physician offices continue to use guaiac-based tests. The purpose of this study was to assess the use of FITs in the Iowa Research Network and to assess physicians' knowledge about FITs. A cover letter and questionnaire were faxed twice to the 291 physician members followed up by a mailing. One hundred and seven (37%) questionnaires were returned. Participants' mean age was 55 years with 78 male responders. Fifty-two (49%) of the physician's offices were in a nonmetro area. Fifty-one (49%) reported using guaiac-based tests and 39 (39%) reported using FITs. Many physicians were unsure of the answers for the FIT knowledge questions. FIT use is not widespread in Iowa Research Network physician offices, and not all physicians are aware of the type of fecal occult blood test being conducted in their office.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Use of fecal immunochemical tests in the Iowa Research Network
- Creators
- Jeanette M Daly - Department of Family Medicine, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. jeanette-daly@uiowa.eduCamden BayBarcey T Levy
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of cancer education, Vol.28(3), pp.397-401
- DOI
- 10.1007/s13187-012-0439-8
- PMID
- 23686686
- PMCID
- PMC3755054
- NLM abbreviation
- J Cancer Educ
- ISSN
- 0885-8195
- eISSN
- 1543-0154
- Publisher
- England
- Grant note
- RC4 CA153493 / NCI NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2013
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy; Epidemiology; Family and Community Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984024513102771
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