Screening for colorectal cancer by faecal occult blood test: Why people choose to refuse

D. L. Worthley, S. R. Cole, A. Esterman, S. Mehaffey, N. M. Roosa, A. Smith, D. Turnbull, G. P. Young

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Abstract

To better understand the personal barriers that limit participation in faecal occult blood test (FOBT) screening for colorectal cancer, non-participants from a recent screening initiative were sent detailed questionnaires, defining their reasons for not participating, as well as how to make screening more attractive. The important barrier was procrastination. The type of FOBT kit offered influenced the reasons for not participating. Convenient FOBT and greater general practitioner involvement may be important for optimizing community acceptance of FOBT-based screening.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)607-610
Number of pages4
JournalInternal Medicine Journal
Volume36
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished or Issued - Sept 2006

Keywords

  • Colonic neoplasm
  • Mass screening
  • Multiphasic screening
  • Occult blood
  • Patient participation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine

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