Factors Associated with Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice towards Colorectal Cancer and Its Screening among People Aged 50-75 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is effective for early detection of CRC, particularly for males aged 50 or above. However, the rate of participation in the screening program is still low. This study was to examine knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward CRC and its screening and explored their associated factors.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a convenience sample of adults aged 50-75 years without cognitive problems, who were recruited at multi-elderly centers in Hong Kong. A questionnaire was used to measure knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) towards CRC and its screening.

Results

The total of 300 Chinese people included 147 (49.0%) males with a mean age of 58.72 (SD 6.91) years old. This study population had good k

SUBMITTER: Wong FMF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8070487 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature