Psychological distance: a qualitative study of screening barriers among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer screening can reduce the incidence and mortality through early detection. First-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with colorectal cancer are at high risk for colorectal cancer and therefore require colonoscopy. However, despite the high risk, screening adheren...

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Main Authors: Xueying Zhang, Yiheng Zhang, Jingyu Chen, Meifen Zhang, Ni Gong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10786-w