TABLE 1.

Selected Health Behavior Framework Factors Addressed by the Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention: Filipino Health Study, Los Angeles, CA, 2004–2009

	Intervention
Individual factors
Knowledge	CRC information, all types of screening tests, and guidelines are discussed in the small-group session
	Take-home print information includes a table that lists advantages and disadvantages or limitations of all CRC screening tests
Beliefs
Perceived susceptibility	Mortality of CRC among Filipino Americans is graphically shown to be higher than mortality of other cancers
Self-efficacy to do FOBT	FOBT demonstration with peanut butter and easy-to-read instructions with pictures to increase self-efficacy to do FOBT
Barriers	Barriers such as cost, not knowing that the test is needed, concern about finding CRC, and absence of symptoms are discussed interactively
	FOBT kits are provided at no cost to 1 intervention arm
	Screening reminder letter is sent to participants after the session
Social norms and support	Discussion group format among peers establishes positive social norms and social support for CRC screening
	Filipino social organizations and groups endorse study and screening
	Group members share previous screening experiences
Communication with provider	Strong recommendation from health educator to discuss CRC screening with provider
	Handout: “Questions to Ask Your Doctor”
Cultural	CRC is discussed in small groups that know each other with opportunity for socializing and refreshments
	Sessions are provided in English and Filipino or “Taglish” language by Filipino American health professional at community sites
Provider and Health Care System factors
Practice pattern	Provider is informed that patient received CRC education and FOBT kit and urged to recommend screening

Note. CRC = colorectal cancer; FOBT = fecal occult blood test.