Willingness of receiving colorectal cancer screening and barriers for receiving colonoscopy examination in outpatients: A survey of the influencing factors
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2011.00500
- Author:
Jie YIN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Colonoscopy;
Colorectal neoplasms;
Outpatients;
Screening;
Willingness
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2011;32(5):500-503
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To analyze the factors influencing the willingness of receiving colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and barriers of receiving colonoscopy examination among outpatients. Methods: On-site survey with self-designed colonoscopy questionnaires was performed among consecutive outpatients in a comprehensive hospital. The relationship of the general characteristics of eligible participants with the willingness to receive CRC screening was investigated. The barriers of receiving colonoscopy examination were also investigated. Results: We found that 78.4% (439/560) of the outpatients were willing to receive CRC screening. Female sex (P=0.005), low monthly income of the family (P=0.013), and lack of knowledge on CRC (P=0.000) were associated with a low willingness. The main barriers of receiving colonoscopy examination included lack of recommendations from physicians, fear of pain, and fear of complications caused by the examination. Conclusion: Sex, monthly income of the family, and knowledge on CRC can influence the willingness of outpatients to receive CRC screening; painless colonoscopy may help to promote CRC screening.
