Reasons for never and intermittent completion of colorectal cancer screening after receiving multiple rounds of mailed fecal tests

Reasons for never and intermittent completion of colorectal cancer screening after receiving multiple rounds of mailed fecal tests

Abstract Background Long-term adherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is particularly important for fecal testing. Some U.S. studies report that only 25% of individuals repeat fecal testing annually. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify barriers and facilitators reported by p...

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Main Authors: Beverly B. Green, June BlueSpruce, Leah Tuzzio, Sally W. Vernon, L. Aubree Shay, Sheryl L. Catz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer screening
Fecal testing
Adherence
Qualitative research
Barriers and facilitators
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4458-6

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