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Medicine, General & Internal
Tin Tin Su, Felix Oluyemi Adekunjo, Desiree Schliemann, Christopher R. Cardwell, Mila Nu Nu Htay, Maznah Dahlui, Siew Yim Loh, Victoria L. Champion, Michael Donnelly
Summary: This study aimed to culturally adapt and validate the CHBMS-CRC-M scale to assess perceptions and beliefs about CRC screening in Malaysia. Results demonstrated that the scale was culturally acceptable and achieved good face validity among the three main ethnic groups in Malaysia.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mantwa Chisale Mabotja, Jonathan Levin, Mary Kawonga
Summary: This study found that women who undergo screening are older, more knowledgeable about cervical cancer and screening, less likely to perceive screening barriers, and more likely to perceive cervical cancer as a severe disease.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caroline E. Drolet, Todd Lucas
Summary: African Americans are more likely to develop and die from colorectal cancer than other racial groups in the United States. Perceived barriers to screening exacerbate these disparities, but personal justice beliefs can help reduce the impact of these barriers.
PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Mariah Mascara, Constantina Constantinou
Summary: Breast cancer is a significant public health issue globally, with disparities in screening rates between countries and within populations within a country. Low screening rates are due to lack of public awareness and various social, psychological, and geographical barriers. Health education programs are important in increasing breast cancer awareness and promoting screening to achieve earlier diagnoses.
CURRENT ONCOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anan S. Jarab, Walid Al-Qerem, Nadeen Almomani, Shrouq Abu Heshmeh, Tareq L. Mukattash, Yazid N. Al Hamarneh
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge, attitude, and barriers to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among the general population in Jordan. The findings showed limited understanding and positive attitude towards CRC screening. Older age, working in the medical field, family history of cancer, and knowing someone with CRC were significantly associated with higher knowledge. Personal history of CRC and high knowledge of CRC were significantly associated with a positive attitude. Future healthcare programs should focus on improving public understanding and perception of CRC screening and addressing the identified barriers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Victoria Earl, Derrick Beasley, Chengcheng Ye, Sean N. Halpin, Nicole Gauthreaux, Cam Escoffery, Saurabh Chawla
Summary: This study aims to identify factors that influence colorectal cancer screening behavior in African-American men. The findings suggest that beliefs relating to masculinity and having in-depth discussions with healthcare providers are crucial factors in promoting screening.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Surgery
Anshul Puli, Alisha Lussiez, Mark MacEachern, Laura Hayward, Shukri Dualeh, Caroline E. Richburg, Emily Capellari, Gifty Kwakye
Summary: This scoping review examines the barriers to colorectal cancer screening faced by US immigrants and identifies five main themes, including access, knowledge, culture, trust, and health perception and beliefs. To improve screening rates among immigrants, interventions should address gaps in physician and screening education, access to care, and trust, and provide culturally sensitive supports.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Taron Torosian, Evelyn A. Abrami, Roxanne L. Massoumi, Nika M. Harutyunyan, Garegin Dallakyan, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Marine Hovhannisyan, Aaron J. Dawes, Armen Aboulian, Shant Shekherdimian
Summary: Armenians have high self-reported knowledge of colorectal cancer (CRC) but low awareness of screening, mainly due to lack of information. While there is willingness to undergo screening, it is highly cost-sensitive, indicating the need to reduce financial barriers.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Alisha Lussiez, Shukri H. A. Dualeh, Charles K. Dally, Baafuor K. Opoku, Krishnan Raghavendran, Francis Aitpillah, Edward Boateng, Dominic Darkwah, Kofi Christian Gyasi-Sarpong, Joseph C. Kolars, Gifty Kwakye
Summary: A survey of 39 physicians in Kumasi, Ghana revealed low uptake and implementation of CRC screening despite national guidelines, with barriers at the physician-, patient- and system-levels including lack of resources, training, awareness, high costs, and insurance coverage.
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohamedraed Elshami, Mohammed Ayyad, Fatma Khader Hamdan, Mohammed Alser, Ibrahim Al-Slaibi, Shoruq Ahmed Naji, Balqees Mustafa Mohamad, Wejdan Sudki Isleem, Adela Shurrab, Bashar Yaghi, Yahya Ayyash Qabaja, Mohammad Fuad Dwikat, Raneen Raed Sweity, Remah Tayseer Jneed, Khayria Ali Assaf, Maram Elena Albandak, Mohammed Madhat Hmaid, Iyas Imad Awwad, Belal Khalil Alhabil, Marah Naser Alarda, Amani Saleh Alsattari, Moumen Sameer Aboyousef, Omar Abdallah Aljbour, Rinad AlSharif, Christy Teddy Giacaman, Ali Younis Alnaga, Ranin Mufid Abu Nemer, Nada Mahmoud Almadhoun, Sondos Mahmoud Skaik, Nasser Abu-El-Noor, Bettina Bottcher
Summary: This study investigated the time Palestinian adults took to seek medical advice for possible colorectal cancer (CRC) signs/symptoms and its association with CRC symptom awareness. It also explored perceived barriers that may delay seeking medical advice. The study found that participants were more likely to seek immediate medical advice for symptoms with blood or mass, and those with good CRC awareness were more likely to seek advice within a week. The most common barrier reported was trying alternative remedies first.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gbeminiyi Samuel, MaryKate Kratzer, Oghale Asagbra, Josef Kinderwater, Shiva Poola, Jennifer Udom, Karissa Lambert, Muna Mian, Eslam Ali
Summary: Patient age, history of sleep apnea, and compliance with other health maintenance tests were significant facilitators to CRC screening, while no-show rate percent was a significant barrier in our patient population.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Elif Donmez, Nursen O. Nahcivan, Susan M. Rawl
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Instruments to Measure CRCS Benefits and Barriers. The results showed that the emoji-based facial scale is a valid and reliable tool for measuring the benefits and barriers perceptions of 50- to 70-year-old Turkish adults. This tool can provide insights for healthcare professionals to understand individuals' perceived benefits and barriers of colorectal cancer screening.
Article
Oncology
Belinda C. Goodwin, Larry Myers, Michael J. Ireland, Sonja March, Nicholas Ralph, Jeff Dunn, Suzanne Chambers, Joanne Aitken
Summary: The study aimed to develop and test a psychometric instrument for measuring common barriers to completing and returning home bowel cancer screening kits. Using data from 427 Australian adults, common barriers identified included having already been screened, forgetting about the kit, and a lack of planning. Results indicated four clear barrier types: disgust, avoidance, lack of autonomy, and physical difficulties.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Agatha K. Bula, Fan Lee, John Chapola, Clement Mapanje, Mercy Tsidya, Annie Thom, Jennifer H. Tang, Lameck Chinula
Summary: The study found that women held fatalistic views on cancer but had limited knowledge specific to cervical cancer. Common misconceptions of cervical cancer screening were found, but there was a unique understanding of screening as prevention. Motivations for screening included the desire to know one's health status, convenience of community-based screening, and peer encouragement.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yujia Kong, Lance Garrett Shaver, Fuyan Shi, Huaxia Mu, Weixiao Bu, Holly Etchegary, Kris Aubrey-Bassler, Shabnam Asghari, Yanqing Yi, Peizhong Peter Wang
Summary: This study examined the beliefs about cancer treatment, outcomes, and screening among adults aged 50-74 in Newfoundland and Labrador and their association with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening behaviours. The findings suggest that beliefs about screening play a role in CRC screening behaviour, although the effect is small. The study also found that the CRC screening program in NL reaches individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds equitably, with only a few sociodemographic factors associated with screening behaviour.
