ArticleBMC gastroenterology2006
Colorectal cancer screening awareness among physicians in Greece.
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- Screening of healthcare staff for the prevention of colon cancer.Przeglad gastroenterologiczny · 2025Review
- Nationwide Epidemiological Study of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Study of Greek General Practitioners Related to Screening.International journal of preventive medicine · 2019Article
- Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Primary Care Setting in Turkey.Journal of community health · 2017Article
- Predictors of colorectal cancer screening awareness among people working in a hospital environment.Annals of gastroenterology · 2017Article
- Screening for colorectal cancer: the role of the primary care physician.European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology · 2017Review
- Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Central and Eastern Europe: Self-Reported Practice of Primary Care Physicians.Zdravstveno varstvo · 2014Article
- The role of primary care physicians in early diagnosis and treatment of chronic gastrointestinal diseases.International journal of general medicine · 2014Review
- Colocteral cancer management and prevention policies in Greece.The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and care · 2010Article
- Responsibilities in cancer preventive care in Greece. A physicians' survey.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2008Article
- Colorectal cancer screening coverage in Greece. PACMeR 02.01 study collaboration.International journal of colorectal disease · 2007Article
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Abstract
backgroundData comparison between SEER and EUROCARE database provided evidence that colorectal cancer survival in USA is higher than in European countries. Since adjustment for stage at diagnosis markedly reduces the survival differences, a screening bias was hypothesized. Considering the important role of primary care in screening activities, the purpose of the study was to investigate the colorectal cancer screening awareness among Hellenic physicians.
methods211 primary care physicians were surveyed by mean of a self-reported prescription-habits questionnaire. Both physicians' colorectal cancer screening behaviors and colorectal cancer screening recommendations during usual check-up visits were analyzed.
resultsOnly 50% of physicians were found to recommend screening for colorectal cancer during usual check-up visits, and only 25% prescribed cost-effective procedures. The percentage of physicians recommending stool occult blood test and sigmoidoscopy was 24% and 4% respectively. Only 48% and 23% of physicians recognized a cancer screening value for stool occult blood test and sigmoidoscopy. Colorectal screening recommendations were statistically lower among physicians aged 30 or less (p = 0.012). No differences were found when gender, level and type of specialization were analyzed, even though specialists in general practice showed a trend for better prescription (p = 0.054).
conclusionContemporary recommendations for colorectal cancer screening are not followed by implementation in primary care setting. Education on presymptomatic control and screening practice monitoring are required if primary care is to make a major impact on colorectal cancer mortality.
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