Theory-informed health communication

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Colorectal cancer screening completion rates

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Theory-informed health communication increases colorectal cancer screening completion rates in humans.
“Completion rates were also higher (p = .050).”
Human trialNewly eligible rural adults in West Virginia; compared with a postcard reflecting the predominant communication approachpostcardn = 600
The DRIVE Framework for Theory-Integrated Health Communication Development: An Application to Rural Colorectal Cancer Screening
Health promotion practice12 Oct 2026

Colorectal cancer screening referral rates

upin humans1

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Theory-informed health communication increases colorectal cancer screening referral rates in humans.
“Theory-informed postcards significantly increased CRCS referral rates (p < .001).”
Human trialNewly eligible rural adults in West Virginia; compared with a postcard reflecting the predominant communication approachpostcardn = 600
The DRIVE Framework for Theory-Integrated Health Communication Development: An Application to Rural Colorectal Cancer Screening
Health promotion practice12 Oct 2026

Colorectal cancer screening intention and motivation

upin humans1

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Theory-informed health communication increases colorectal cancer screening intention and motivation in humans.
“theory-informed messages significantly increased CRCS intention and motivation (p < .001) compared with predominant messaging in an experimental survey.”
Human trialNewly eligible rural adults in West Virginia; compared with predominant messaging in an experimental surveytheory-informed messagesn = 104
The DRIVE Framework for Theory-Integrated Health Communication Development: An Application to Rural Colorectal Cancer Screening
Health promotion practice12 Oct 2026

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