Leveraging Text Messaging and Behavior Theory to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening in Federally Qualified Health Centers: Cohort Study.

Tracy Angelocci¹, Tonghui Xu², Tushar Talaparthy³, Cecilia Corral⁴, Omolola E Adepoju^2,3

¹Lone Star Circle of Care, Georgetown, TX, United States.

²Humana Integrated Health Systems Science Institute, 5055 Medical Cir, Houston, TX, 77004, United States, 1 713-743-9706.

³Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, University of Houston, 5055 Medical Circle, Houston, TX, United States.

⁴CareMessage, San Francisco, CA, United States.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite recommendations for screening to begin at the age of 45 years, significant disparities persist, particularly among medically underserved populations. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the effectiveness of SMS text messaging reminders in improving CRC screening rates across 2 large f…

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