Community knowledge and awareness of colorectal cancer and screening tools: Community-based survey of 1,912 residents of Riyadh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Participation in Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programs is low in Saudi Arabia. Public awareness of CRC and knowledge of available screening tools are crucial for improving screening uptake. This study aimed to examine the level of awareness and knowledge of CRC among the Saudi population.

Materials and methods

A survey-based study was conducted on 1912 residents of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The survey comprised 20 questions; these concerned the definition of the colon and rectum; the function of the colon; the incidence, risk factors, symptoms, screening methods, prevention methods, and treatment methods for CRC; and the value of early detection of CRC.

Results

Of the 1912 participants who completed the survey, only 51.7% knew that the colon was the large

SUBMITTER: Alaqel MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8605314 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature