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Barriers to colorectal cancer screening: an educational diagnosis

Corey H Brouse¹, Charles E Basch, Randi L Wolf

¹Department of Wellness and Health Promotion, SUNY Oswego, NY 13126, USA. cbrouse@oswego.edu

Journal of Cancer Education : the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education

|October 2, 2004

Abstract

Background:

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a largely preventable disease through early detection and treatment, yet screening rates remain low and mortality rates remain high, particularly among low-income, minority populations. This study was conducted to identify barriers to CRC screening.

Methods:

Repeated telephone contacts were conducted with 226 individuals from 52 to 80 years of age, who had not recently received CRC screening. The contacts were intended to educate and encourage participants to obtain CRC screening. Within this context, CRC screening barriers were identified and categorized using an educational diagnosis as specified in the Precede-Proceed Framework.

Results:

Findings showed that the most frequently observed barrier was lack of familiarity with CRC screening guidelines and tests. Availability and accessibility to screening tests was a barrier that was difficult to overcome for many participants. The majority of participants faced two or more barriers.

Conclusions:

This study suggests a need for public health education about CRC screening guidelines and tests and greater accessibility to CRC screening.

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