Development and validation of the PERCEPT-PREVENT tool to determine risk perception and attitudes towards digestive cancer screening

Autores da FMUP

• Cristina Maria Nogueira Da Costa Santos

  Autor

• Diogo Miguel Pereira Libânio Monteiro

  Autor

Participantes de fora da FMUP

• Silva, Joao Carlos
• Dinis-Ribeiro, Mario

Unidades de investigação

• Laboratório Associado RISE- Rede de Investigação em Saúde

  

  Investigador

  Fernando Carlos De Landér Schmitt

• Medicina da Comunidade, Informação e Decisão em Saúde

• RISE-Health

  

  Investigador

  Fernando Carlos De Landér Schmitt

Abstract

Background and aimsColorectal cancer (CRC) screening is recommended worldwide, while gastric cancer (GC) screening may also be defendable in some settings. However, adherence rates and factors influencing participation are not well characterized. This study aimed to validate a tool to determine risk perception of CRC and GC and also of endoscopy-related complications.MethodsA questionnaire in CRC risk perception based on the Health Belief Model was used. Forward/backward translation (English-Portuguese) and cultural adaptation were performed. After revision by a panel of experts, the questionnaire was adapted to target GC risk perception and perceptions towards endoscopy-related complications. The final version of the questionnaire (PERCEPT-PREVENT tool) was applied to 44 individuals, through telephonic interview, at enrolment and at intervals <= 3 weeks. Test-retest reliability and agreement were assessed.ResultsAlmost perfect reliability between test and retest was obtained for CRC symptom knowledge score (ICC = 0.88), risk factor knowledge score (ICC = 0.89), and perceived severity (ICC = 0.84). At least moderate agreement between test and retest was obtained for GC symptom knowledge score (ICC = 0.94), risk factor knowledge score (ICC = 0.92), and perceived severity (ICC = 0.58). Test-retest reliability was assessed for barrier domains [faecal occult blood test ICC = 0.63; colonoscopy ICC = 0.79; upper GI endoscopy (UGIE) ICC = 0.83]. A total of 91% and 98% of participants gave the same answer in the test and retest for preferred method of CRC screening and intention to undergo UGIE for GC screening combined with a screening colonoscopy, respectively.DiscussionPERCEPT-PREVENT is a valid and reliable tool for CRC and GC risk perception evaluation.

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Keywords

• cancer screening; colorectal cancer screening; early detection of cancer; gastric cancer screening; gastrointestinal endoscopy; preventive medicine; risk perception