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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Public perception of colorectal cancer screening is generally positive.
  • However, participation rates indicate room for improvement in screening uptake.
  • Identifying factors influencing screening intention and adherence is crucial for enhancing preventive strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify sociodemographic and medical factors associated with both the intention and actual participation in colorectal cancer screening.
  • To understand the gap between the intention to screen and actual screening behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study was conducted with a random sample of 50-year-old men and 55-year-old women eligible for their first screening colonoscopy in Lower Saxony, Germany.
  • Participants received a questionnaire three weeks after their screening invitation.
  • Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with participation within 30 months.

Main Results:

  • 82.7% of respondents intended to participate, but only 43.3% actually did within 30 months.
  • Having a scheduled appointment was the strongest predictor of participation (OR = 11.1).
  • Living in a smaller town (OR = 2.41) and preferring colonoscopy (OR = 2.52) were positively associated with participation, while a family history of colorectal cancer was negatively associated (OR = 0.31).

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap exists between the intention to undergo colorectal cancer screening and actual participation.
  • Targeted support may be beneficial for specific groups to help them act on their screening intentions.
  • Further studies are needed to confirm these findings due to methodological limitations.