Publications by authors named "Lakeshia A Cousin"
Background: Cultural background, language, and literacy are factors that may affect access, healthcare utilization, and cancer screening behaviors.
Objective: This study aimed to characterize health literacy among Spanish-preferring Hispanic/Latino individuals ages 50-75 and examine associations between sociodemographic characteristics, health beliefs, and health literacy.
Methods: Participants self-identified as Hispanic/Latino, preferring health information in Spanish, were ages 50-75 years old, at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), not up to date with CRC screening, and enrolled in a CRC screening education intervention trial.