Multifactorial causal beliefs and colorectal cancer screening: A structural equation modeling investigation Journal Article
| Authors: | Allen, C.; Waters, E. A.; Hamilton, J. G.; Vu, M.; Gabriel, J.; Roberts, M. C. |
| Article Title: | Multifactorial causal beliefs and colorectal cancer screening: A structural equation modeling investigation |
| Abstract: | We tested a conceptual model that describes the relationship between individuals’ understanding of the multifactorial nature of cancer and their self-reported colorectal cancer screening. We collected cross-sectional survey data from 205 men and women age 50–75. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The proposed model had reasonable fit (RMSEA = 0.09, CFI = 0.65). Multifactorial causal beliefs were associated with cancer risk perceptions (β = 0.16, p = 0.019) and more optimistic cancer cognitions (β = 0.17, p = 0.013). However, these constructs were not associated with colorectal cancer screening (p’s > 0.05). Further testing could reveal whether this model can be applied to other cancer-related health behaviors including lifestyle changes and genetic testing. © The Author(s) 2021. |
| Keywords: | aged; middle aged; colorectal cancer; attitude to health; oncology; colorectal neoplasms; colorectal tumor; cross-sectional study; cross-sectional studies; health knowledge, attitudes, practice; early detection of cancer; risk perception; humans; human; male; female; early cancer diagnosis; multifactorial beliefs; cancer cognitions; latent class analysis |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume: | 27 |
| Issue: | 11 |
| ISSN: | 1359-1053 |
| Publisher: | Sage Publications Ltd. |
| Date Published: | 2022-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 2463 |
| End Page: | 2477 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1177/13591053211037737 |
| PUBMED: | 34581205 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC8958179 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 3 October 2022 -- Source: Scopus |
