Barriers and Facilitators to Colorectal Cancer Screening in South Asian Immigrants: A Systematic Review

CONCLUSION: Of the limited number of studies identified, the population categorized as South Asians was largely heterogeneous, including a diversity of ethnicities. Although the rates of CRC among South Asians were relatively low, there remain many cultural barriers to the awareness of and screening for CRC in this population. Further research in this population is needed to better identify the factors related to CRC in individuals of South Asian ethnicity. Recommending CRC screening by physicians and mid-level providers and educating patients with culturally sensitive programs and materials are important to increase knowledge and awareness of CRC and CRC screening.PMID:37247265 | DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.5.1463
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research