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Culturally targeted message framing and colorectal cancer screening preferences among African Americans
Olivia Aspiras1, Todd Lucas1, Hayley S Thompson2
1Department of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University.
Objective:
The current study investigated whether culturally targeted message frames alter preferences for specific colorectal cancer (CRC) screening modalities among African Americans.
Method:
African Americans who were eligible for CRC screening (N = 457) viewed a video about CRC risks, prevention, and recommended screening options. Participants then received a gain or loss-framed message about screening, with half of participants viewing an additional culturally targeted message about overcoming disparities in CRC through screening. Participants reported their desired thoroughness in CRC screening and preferences for being screened using colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or stool-based fecal immunochemical testing.
Results:
Relative to gain-framing, loss-framed messaging enhanced desired thoroughness in CRC screening. Targeted loss-framing enhanced preferences for colonoscopy and decreased preferences for stool-based FIT screening.
Conclusions:
Findings demonstrate that message framing and culturally targeted messaging can impact CRC screening preferences. Altering preferences may carry implications for reducing CRC screening disparities among African Americans. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).
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