The dual burden of stigma: a scoping review of its impact on colorectal cancer patients and screening participants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The stigma caused by colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC screening affects CRC prevention and treatment. Based on the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework (HSDF), this review analyzed the influencing factors and mechanism of stigma in CRC.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CNKI. The RoBANS tool was used for quantitative studies, and the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research tool was used for qualitative studies. Data were integrated on the basis of the HSDF.

Results

Among the 15 included studies, 10 focused on CRC patients, and 5 focused on screening participants. These studies covered driving factors (14 studies), faci

SUBMITTER: Zhao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12505699 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature