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Original Article | Open Access | | doi: 10.34104/ejmhs.022.055063

Barriers toward Colorectal Cancer Screening among Public in Saudi Arabia

Jumanah Ali Alhaddad Mohammed Alessa

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Colorectal cancer incidence has increased significantly in Saudi Arabia in the last few years. Although protocols and guidelines for colorectal screening programs had been established to start at age 45, adherence to screening remains low. This review aims to identify the potential barriers to participating in the screening program among the public aged over forty-five in Saudi Arabia. A significant lack of awareness about colorectal cancer and screening programs had found among Saudi Arabia's public (SA). The acceptance rate significantly increased due to health care provider recommendations. Knowledge about colorectal cancer and screening program and outcome should be raised among the public through campaigns and physicians by training established for primary health care providers regarding screening programs recommendations. 

Keywords: Colorectal cancer, CRC, CRCS, Colonoscopy, Barriers, Saudi Arabia, Screening, and FOBT.

Citation: Alhaddad JA., and Alessa M. (2022). Barriers toward colorectal cancer screening among public in Saudi Arabia. Eur. J. Med. Health Sci., 4(2), 55-63. https://doi.org/10.34104/ejmhs.022.055063


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March 13, 2022

Article DOI: 10.34104/ejmhs.022.055063

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