Brandt HM, Dolinger HR, Sharpe PA, Hardin JW, Berger FG. Relationship of colorectal cancer awareness and knowledge with colorectal cancer screening.
COLORECTAL CANCER 2012;
1:383-396. [PMID:
26257828 PMCID:
PMC4529290 DOI:
10.2217/crc.12.45]
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Abstract
AIM
The aim was to describe the association of awareness and knowledge with participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.
MATERIALS & METHODS
Telephone survey research was conducted with South Carolina (USA) residents aged 50-75 years using a 144-item instrument. Data were analyzed with SAS and Stata. Adjusted odds ratios are reported.
RESULTS
Respondents (n = 1302) had heard of CRC screening (96%) and exhibited high levels of CRC awareness and knowledge; only 74% had ever been screened. Higher levels of knowledge were associated with a greater likelihood of having ever been screened (odds ratio: 1.05; 95% CI: 1.02-1.41; p < 0.001).
CONCLUSION
Results showed high levels of awareness and knowledge, but modest participation in CRC. Transforming awareness and knowledge into CRC screening participation should be a priority.
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