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Receptivity and Preferences in Cancer Risk Reduction Lifestyle Programs: A Survey of Colorectal Cancer Family Members
Lisa A Howell1, Tabetha A Brockman2, Pamela S Sinicrope3
1Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, 200 First St. SW, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Journal of Behavioral Health
|January 22, 2015
Summary
Family members at high risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) are open to lifestyle reduction programs. They prefer programs focusing on weight management and nutrition, delivered online or by mail, and often wish to participate with family.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Colorectal cancer (CRC) significantly impacts families, necessitating targeted risk reduction strategies.
- Identifying preferences for cancer risk reduction programs among at-risk relatives is crucial for effective intervention design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the receptivity and preferences of at-risk family members for cancer risk reduction programs.
- To identify demographic, medical, and psychosocial factors associated with program preferences.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 401 at-risk family members with at least two relatives affected by CRC.
- Data collected on program receptivity, preferences (content, delivery, family involvement), and psychosocial variables.
- Multivariable generalized estimating equation models used to analyze preferences.
Main Results:
- 81% of respondents were receptive to lifestyle cancer risk reduction programs.
- 54% preferred to participate with their families; key program preferences included weight management (36%) and nutrition (31%).
- Internet (41%) and mail (39%) were preferred delivery methods. Higher cancer concern, female gender, and higher education correlated with willingness to participate.
Conclusions:
- Family members of CRC patients show strong receptivity to lifestyle interventions focused on weight management and nutrition.
- Internet and mail are preferred delivery channels for these programs.
- Future interventions should consider a family-based approach and the shared cancer experience.
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