Latinos CARES (Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Research, Education and Screening)
Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Carcinoma
About this trial
This is an interventional screening trial for Colorectal Cancer focused on measuring cancer screening, colon
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women, age 50-75 years
- Self-identify as Hispanic/Latino
- Able to understand, read, and speak Spanish
- Prefer to receive health information in Spanish
- Previously screened or not screened
Sites / Locations
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
LATINOS CARES Toolkit
Standard Intervention (SI)
Participants assigned to the LATINOS CARES condition will receive an I-FOBT kit, DVD and photonovella booklet from the study coordinator. The participant will view the DVD in a private area (headphones are available) using a portable DVD player in clinic before seeing the provider. The DVD will be about 8-10 minutes long. The participant will take the LATINOS CARES toolkit and I-FOBT home after the clinic visit. The participant will be instructed to re-review the materials and complete the I-FOBT stool sampling at home.
Participants assigned to the standard brochure (SI) will be provided a packet containing the CDC Spanish-language tri-fold brochure titled Screen for Life and an I-FOBT card. The participant will be instructed to review the materials in clinic and complete the I-FOBT stool sampling at home. This brochure describes CRC, risk factors, symptoms, screening tests, benefits of screening, and insurance coverage.