Feasibility of screening and brief intervention for multiple health behaviors within a mobile cancer prevention outreach program in underserved areas of Brittany, France
Abstract
Objective To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and indicators of potential effectiveness of a tablet-assisted Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) targeting multiple lifestyle risk behaviors in a mobile cancer prevention outreach program in underserved areas. Methods A mixed-methods cross-sectional evaluation guided by the RE-AIM framework was conducted between April 2024 and March 2025 in a mobile cancer prevention unit in underserved areas of Brittany, France, using screening data, post-intervention questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews. Results SBIRT was offered to 84 of 284 visitors. Sessions averaged 39 min; 89% completed the screening with little or no help, and 80% and 90% rated the feedback and brief intervention as highly useful. Participants adhered to 11/18 guidelines, with the lowest adherence to fruit and vegetable (6%) and fish (18%) consumption recommendations. Sixty percent intended to change their habits, 89% set behavioral goals, and 39% were referred to specialized care. Interviews highlighted appreciation of the empathic approach and differing readiness to change. Conclusions Mobile outreach–delivered SBIRT was feasible, well accepted, and facilitated meaningful discussions on behavior change among underserved populations. Personalized feedback, stakeholder involvement, and provider training appear essential for implementation; longitudinal studies are needed to confirm effects on behavior change.
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BibTeX
@article{forcier2026feasibility,
title = {{Feasibility of screening and brief intervention for multiple health behaviors within a mobile cancer prevention outreach program in underserved areas of Brittany, France}},
author = {Camille Forcier and Aymery Constant and Sterenn Le Goarant and Nathalie Massart and Romain Moirand and Claudia Lefeuvre-Plesse and Aurelie Petureau},
journal = {Preventive Medicine Reports},
year = {2026},
month = nov,
doi = {10.1016/j.pmedr.2026.103637},
url = {https://hal.science/hal-05855465v1},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Feasibility of screening and brief intervention for multiple health behaviors within a mobile cancer prevention outreach program in underserved areas of Brittany, France
AU - Camille Forcier
AU - Aymery Constant
AU - Sterenn Le Goarant
AU - Nathalie Massart
AU - Romain Moirand
AU - Claudia Lefeuvre-Plesse
AU - Aurelie Petureau
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/11/06
JO - Preventive Medicine Reports
DO - 10.1016/j.pmedr.2026.103637
UR - https://hal.science/hal-05855465v1
AB - Objective To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and indicators of potential effectiveness of a tablet-assisted Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) targeting multiple lifestyle risk behaviors in a mobile cancer prevention outreach program in underserved areas. Methods A mixed-methods cross-sectional evaluation guided by the RE-AIM framework was conducted between April 2024 and March 2025 in a mobile cancer prevention unit in underserved areas of Brittany, France, using screening data, post-intervention questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews. Results SBIRT was offered to 84 of 284 visitors. Sessions averaged 39 min; 89% completed the screening with little or no help, and 80% and 90% rated the feedback and brief intervention as highly useful. Participants adhered to 11/18 guidelines, with the lowest adherence to fruit and vegetable (6%) and fish (18%) consumption recommendations. Sixty percent intended to change their habits, 89% set behavioral goals, and 39% were referred to specialized care. Interviews highlighted appreciation of the empathic approach and differing readiness to change. Conclusions Mobile outreach–delivered SBIRT was feasible, well accepted, and facilitated meaningful discussions on behavior change among underserved populations. Personalized feedback, stakeholder involvement, and provider training appear essential for implementation; longitudinal studies are needed to confirm effects on behavior change.
SN - 2211-3355
ER -