Authors

Jeffrey K. Springston, University of Georgia
Su-I Hou, University of Central FloridaFollow

Colon cancer knowledge, screening barriers, and information seeking in Northeastern Georgia

Abstract

Background: The present study assessed utilization of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and knowledge, barriers, and information-seeking among adults in northeastern Georgia.

Methods: A total of 245 people aged 40 years and older from selected rural, suburban, and small towns in northeastern Georgia participated in this cross-sectional survey.

Results: Respondents aged 50 years and older were more likely to think that they “don’t need screening at their current age” as compared with those in their 40s. Higher information-seeking correlated with lower screening barriers (p

Discussion: Respondents generally had a low level of knowledge about CRC. Individuals with lower perceived screening barriers indicated a higher likelihood to seek more information about CRC and therefore might be more likely to be screened by colonoscopy.

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Recommended Citation

Springston, Jeffrey K. and Hou, Su-I (2016) "Colon cancer knowledge, screening barriers, and information seeking in Northeastern Georgia," Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association: Vol. 6: No. 2, Article 9.
DOI: 10.21633/jgpha.6.218
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/jgpha/vol6/iss2/9