Detailed Information on Publication Record
2019
Viewpoints of the target population regarding barriers and facilitators of colorectal cancer screening in the Czech Republic
KROUPA, Radek, Monika BLAŽKOVÁ, Petra KOVALČÍKOVÁ, Milan DASTYCH, Tomáš PAVLÍK et. al.Basic information
Original name
Viewpoints of the target population regarding barriers and facilitators of colorectal cancer screening in the Czech Republic
Authors
KROUPA, Radek (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution), Monika BLAŽKOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Petra KOVALČÍKOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Milan DASTYCH (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Tomáš PAVLÍK (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Lumír KUNOVSKÝ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Jiří DOLINA (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)
Edition
World Journal of Gastroenterology, Beijing, China, Baishideng, 2019, 1007-9327
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Článek v odborném periodiku
Field of Study
30219 Gastroenterology and hepatology
Country of publisher
United States of America
Confidentiality degree
není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství
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Impact factor
Impact factor: 3.665
RIV identification code
RIV/00216224:14110/19:00110763
Organization unit
Faculty of Medicine
UT WoS
000460513000008
Keywords in English
Colorectal cancer; Screening; Colonoscopy; General practitioner; Patient compliance; Fecal occult blood test
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 24/9/2019 09:41, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová
Abstract
V originále
BACKGROUND Public awareness of colorectal cancer (CRC) and uptake of CRC screening remain challenges. The viewpoints of the target population (asymptomatic individuals older than 50) regarding CRC screening information sources and the reasons for and against participation in CRC screening are not well known in the Czech Republic. This study aimed to acquire independent opinions from the target population independently on the health system. AIM To investigate the viewpoints of the target population regarding the source of information for and barriers and facilitators of CRC screening. METHODS A survey among relatives (aged 50 and older) of university students was conducted. Participants answered a questionnaire about sources of awareness regarding CRC screening, reasons for and against participation, and suggestions for improvements in CRC screening. The effect of certain variables on participation in CRC screening was analyzed. RESULTS Of 498 participants, 478 (96%) respondents had some information about CRC screening and 375 (75.3%) had participated in a CRC screening test. General practitioners (GPs) (n = 319, 64.1%) and traditional media (n =166, 33.3%) were the most common information sources regarding CRC screening. A lack of interest or time and a fear of colonoscopy or positive results were reported as reasons for non-participation. Individuals aged > 60 years [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 2.30, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.42-3.71), P = 0.001], females (aOR = 1.95, 95%CI (1.26-3.01) P = 0.003), and relatives of CRC patients (aOR = 4.17, 95%CI (1.82-9.58) P = 0.001) were more likely to participate in screening. Information regarding screening provided by physicians - GPs: (aOR = 8.11, 95%CI (4.90-13.41), P < 0.001) and other specialists (aOR = 4.19, 95%CI (1.87-9.38), P = 0.001) increased participation in screening. Respondents suggested that providing better explanations regarding screening procedures and equipment for stool capturing could improve CRC screening uptake. CONCLUSION GPs and other specialists play crucial roles in the successful uptake of CRC screening. Reduction of the fear of colonoscopy and simple equipment for stool sampling might assist in improving the uptake of CRC screening.