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- Title
Insights into Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness: A Study in the Community of Taif City.
- Authors
Al-Sawat, Abdullah; Alsuwat, Mohammed S.; Alotaibi, Riyadh H.; Al Thobaiti, Turki K.; Alamri, Yazan M.; Almalki, Sultan M.; Alkhamash, Mohanad O. M.; Alsofiany, Eman
- Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is highly prevalent among Saudi males and females. Understanding its symptoms, risk factors, and screening is vital. This study aims to gauge CRC awareness in Taif City, Saudi Arabia, based on demographics. An observational study in Taif City surveyed awareness on colorectal screening, gathering data from March-April 2023 via a questionnaire covering demographics, screening knowledge, symptoms, and risk factors. Involving 551 participants, most were 19-40 years old (59.2%), female (65.9%), and had a bachelor's degree (71.3%). Notably, 49.2% hadn't visited a family doctor. Awareness on CRC screening was low. 37.7% knew about fecal occult blood tests, 32.7% about sigmoidoscopy, and 34.8% about colonoscopy. Only 27.6% knew the recommended screening age, and 2.4% the frequency. Participants sought information mainly online (45.7%) or from friends (24.1%). Recognized risk factors included family history (57.0%), blood in stool (58.8%), and abdominal pain (47.9%). The study highlights inadequate awareness about CRC screening in Taif. It underscores the necessity for targeted education campaigns, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and diverse information sources to improve understanding among the population.
- Subjects
TAIF (Saudi Arabia); SAUDI Arabia; EARLY detection of cancer; FECAL occult blood tests; COLORECTAL cancer; MEDICAL personnel; BACHELOR'S degree
- Publication
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2024, Vol 16, pS1667
- ISSN
0976-4879
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1294_23