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ArticleJCO global oncology2020

Giant Inflatable Colon Model Enhances Lebanese Community Knowledge and Intention for Colorectal Cancer Screening.

Amro Baassiri, Mohammad El-Harakeh, Abdulrahman Itani, Farah J Nassar, Remi Safi, Zeina Dassouki, Maya Romani, Nathalie Zgheib, Rihab Nasr

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Amro BaassiriDepartment of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiological Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mohammad El-HarakehDepartment of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiological Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Abdulrahman ItaniDepartment of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiological Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Farah J NassarDepartment of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiological Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Remi SafiAMALOUNA Educational NGO, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Zeina DassoukiLebanese University, Tripoli, Lebanon.
Maya RomaniDepartment of Family Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Nathalie ZgheibCancer Prevention and Control Program, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Rihab NasrDepartment of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiological Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.

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purposeTo assess the knowledge and intention for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening within the Lebanese community before and after a guided tour through an inflatable colon model.

methodsThe Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in collaboration with AMALOUNA educational nongovernmental organization launched awareness campaigns during which a walk-through inflatable colon was displayed. Pre- and post-surveys related to the age of screening, risk factors, symptoms, and CRC prevention were collected anonymously before and after touring the inflatable colon to assess the effectiveness of this educational tool.

resultsCompiled data collected from 782 participants revealed that older age and higher education were predictors of favorable CRC screening knowledge and behaviors before entering the inflatable colon. Interestingly, touring the inflatable colon model significantly improved participants' awareness and knowledge about CRC. Most importantly, it increased their willingness for screening and social engagement and comfort discussing and promoting CRC screening.

conclusionOverall, these results indicate that the interactive colon is an effective educational tool that can make a positive impact by improving the community CRC awareness and interest in CRC screening. They also highlight the importance of such educational efforts conducted in the community to create more awareness about CRC and emphasize the importance of its prevention.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsIntentionAgedEarly Detection of CancerHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansUnited States

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