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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Repeat colonoscopy is recommended after inadequate bowel preparation to prevent missed advanced neoplasia.
  • The impact of primary language on the risk of early repeat colonoscopy is not well understood.
  • Investigating language as a factor in colonoscopy follow-up is crucial for equitable healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the rates of repeat colonoscopy within one year between patients whose primary language is not English (NEPL) and English-speaking patients (EPL).
  • To assess the association between primary language and the detection of colorectal polyps and cancer on repeat colonoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the TriNetX Research Network database to analyze screening colonoscopy data.
  • Employed propensity score matching (PSM) to control for confounding factors related to bowel preparation quality.
  • Calculated odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) to compare outcomes between NEPL and EPL cohorts.

Main Results:

  • Non-English primary language patients (NEPL) showed higher odds of undergoing repeat colonoscopy within one year compared to English primary language patients (EPL) (OR: 1.49).
  • The rate of polyp detection on repeat colonoscopy was similar between the two groups.
  • NEPL patients had significantly higher odds of colorectal cancer (CRC) detection on repeat colonoscopy (OR: 1.4).

Conclusions:

  • Patients with a primary language other than English have an increased likelihood of requiring early repeat colonoscopies.
  • While infrequent, colorectal cancer detection was higher in the NEPL group, highlighting potential disparities.
  • Language-tailored interventions focusing on improving bowel preparation could reduce repeat procedures and enhance CRC screening efficacy for diverse populations.