Most participate in faecal immunochemical test-based colorectal cancer screening out of curiosity about their chances of developing cancer

European Journal of Cancer Prevention : the Official Journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP)
Maaike J DentersEvelien Dekker

Abstract

Several clinical trials have shown that colorectal cancer (CRC) screening can reduce cancer deaths. Its effectiveness is affected by the participation level. To develop targeted invitations, we need to understand why individual persons decide to participate. To evaluate reasons for participation among persons invited for faecal immunochemical test-based CRC screening, a total of 10,265 asymptomatic persons aged 50-75 years were invited to a Dutch CRC screening pilot (2008-2009). Reasons for participation were elicited by a questionnaire. A total of 3554 (66%) participants returned the questionnaire. Obtaining more certainty about the chances of developing cancer (ticked by 88%) and the occurrence of cancer in the family or the circle of acquaintances (18%) were the most frequently selected reasons for participation. We also explored reasons for nonparticipation among nonparticipants. In this subgroup, comorbidity and the absence of symptoms were the most frequently reported reasons for declining to participate, but the response rate was low. The vast majority of the participants decided to take up the screening because they wanted to know more about their chances of developing cancer.

Software Mentioned

SPSS

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.