Knowledge and awareness about colorectal cancer and barriers to its screening among a sample of general public in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The present study investigated knowledge, awareness, and barriers to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening from a sample of the general population in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2022 and January 2023 among a sample of the general population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire consisted of demographics, knowledge and awareness, and questions about CRC screening barriers.

Results

A total of 1105 adults belonged to the general public [505 females (45.7%) and 600 males (54.3%)] recruited in this survey. The mean age of the respondents was 39.79±12.49. The internet was the primary source of CC information for most participants, 661(59.8%). Gender-wise comparison of general public responses regarding CRC know

SUBMITTER: Imran M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10446202 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature