Increasing the Use of Colonoscopy among First-Degree Relatives: a Comment on Boonyasiriwat et al.

Boonyasiriwat W, Hung M, Hon SD, et al. Intention to undergo colonoscopy screening among relatives of colorectal cancer cases: A theory-based model. Ann Behav Med. 2014 doi:10.1007/s12160-013-9562-y. Fuchs CS, Giovannucci EL, Colditz GA, Hunter DJ, Speizer FE, Willett WC. A prospective study of family history and the risk of colorectal cancer. N Engl J Med. 1994; 331(25): 1669-1674. Johns LE, Houlston RS. A systematic review and meta-analysis of familial colorectal cancer risk. Gastroenterol. 2001; 96(10): 2992-3003. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2001.04677.x. Ait Ouakrim D, Lockett T, Boussioutas A, Hopper JL, Jenkins MA. Screening participation for people at increased risk of colorectal cancer due to family history: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Fam Cancer. 2013; 12(3): 459-472. doi:10.1007/s10689-013-9658-3. Witte K. Fear as motivator, fear as inhibitor: Using the extended parallel process model to explain fear appeal successes and failures. In: Anderson, PA.; Guerrero, LK., editors. Handbook of Communication and Emotion: Research, Theory, Applications, and Contexts. San Diego, CA: Academic Press; 1998. p.423–450. Manne S, Markowitz A, Winawer S, et al. Understanding intention to undergo colonoscopy among intermediate-risk siblings of colorectal cancer patients: A test of mediational model. Prev Med. 2003; 36: 71-84. doi:10.1006/pmed.2002.1122. Kinney AY, Hicken B, Simonsen SE, et al. Colorectal cancer surveillance behaviors among members of typical and attenuated FAP families. Amer J Gastroenterology. 2007; 102: 153-162. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2006.00860.x. McQueen A, Vernon SW, Rothman AJ, Norman GJ, Myers RE, Tilley BC. Examining the role of perceived susceptibility on colorectal cancer screening intention and behavior. Am Behav Med. 2010; 40: 205-217. doi:10.1007/s12160-010-9215-3. Gore TD, Bracken CC. Testing the theoretical design of a health risk message: reexamining the major tenets of the extended parallel process model. Health Educ Behav. 2005; 32(1): 27-41. doi:10.1177/1090198104266901. Gallagher KM, Updegraff JA. Health message framing effects on attitudes, intentions, and behavior: A meta-analytic review. Ann Behav Med. 2012; 43: 101-116. doi:10.1007/s12160-011-9308-7. Mack LA, Cook LS, Temple WJ, Carlson LE, Hilsden RJ, Paolucci EO. Colorectal cancer screening among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients: benefits and barriers. Am Surg Oncol. 2009; 16: 2092-2100. Manne S, Markowitz A, Winawer S. Correlates of colorectal cancer screening compliance and stage of adoption among siblings of individuals with early onset colorectal cancer. Health Psychol. 2002; 21(1): 3-15. doi:10.1037//0278-6133.21.1.3. Rubin DT, Gandhi RK, Hetzel JT, et al. Do colorectal cancer patients understand that their family is at risk? Dig Dis Sci. 2009; 54: 2473-2483. doi:10.101007/s10620-009-0940-z. Rawl SM, Champion VL, Scott LL, et al. A randomized trial of two print interventions to increase colon cancer screening among first-degree relatives. Patient Educ Couns. 2008; 71(2): 215-227. doi:10.1016/j.pec.2008.01.013. Glenn BA, Herrmann AK, Crespi CM. Changes in risk perceptions in relation to self-reported colorectal cancer screening among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer cases enrolled in a randomized trial. Health Psychol. 2011; 30(4): 481-491.