The gap between knowledge and undergoing colorectal cancer screening using the Health Belief Model: A national survey

Conclusion: Although the majority of participants were willing to undergo screening, no significant correlation between knowledge and willingness to undergo screening were predictors of screening uptake. Other areas that could be targeted in the promotion of CRC screening uptake to bridge the gap between “knowing” and “doing” should be explored.

Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - January 28, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Majid A Almadi Faisal Alghamdi Source Type: research