Colorectal Cancer Prevention in the North Slope Borough of Alaska Utilizing the Flu-FIT Intervention
Year of Publication
2016
College
Public Health
Date Available
5-3-2016
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Committee Member
Ramona Stone, PhD, MPH
Advisor
Robin Vanderpool, DrPH, CHES
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
Kathryn Cardarelli, PhD
Abstract
The intention of the Flu-FIT intervention is to increase colorectal cancer screening rates by combing two annual activities into one visit that doesn’t necessitate a doctors visit. The original study increased colorectal cancer screening rates by 14 percentage points and this program should be able to show similar results in the North Slope Borough of Alaska. The North Slope Borough has the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer in the United States, and this proposed intervention could lead to a reduction in that rate by increasing screening and knowledge about colorectal cancer in the community.
Recommended Citation
Jenkins, Jennifer, "Colorectal Cancer Prevention in the North Slope Borough of Alaska Utilizing the Flu-FIT Intervention" (2016). Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.). 100.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cph_etds/100
