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. 2008;23(4):238-40.
doi: 10.1080/08858190802189030.

Perceptions of knowledge, beliefs, and barriers to colorectal cancer screening

Richard Stacy  1 , William Alvin Torrence, Carol R Mitchell
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Perceptions of knowledge, beliefs, and barriers to colorectal cancer screening

Richard Stacy et al. J Cancer Educ. 2008.

Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is an effective tool that aggressively identifies and treats preventable colorectal disease. Yet incidence and mortality disparities still exist.

Methods: A cross-sectional sample of persons at risk of CRC residing in a Midwestern metropolitan area (n = 43) reported their knowledge, beliefs, and perceived barriers of CRC screening.

Results: Minorities were significantly more likely to have inaccurate knowledge/beliefs and increased perceived internal/external barriers of CRC screening than Whites.

Conclusions: Health education programs designed to increase CRC screening efficacy have to address the predisposed knowledge, beliefs, and perceived barriers of diverse persons at risk.

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