Multi-target stool DNA test adherence among individuals screened for colorectal cancer through the US Defense Health Agency

Key Points

• The research aims to explore factors influencing adherence to stool DNA tests among military personnel and their families.
• Analyzed data from over 60,000 military members, retirees, and family members
• Assessed completion rates of provider-prescribed multi-target stool DNA tests
• Examined demographic and contextual factors related to adherence
• 80.6% of participants completed the mt-sDNA tests
• Higher adherence rates observed among military populations compared to general populations
• Insights may guide strategies for improving screening adherence in diverse groups