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ArticleBMC cancer2024

Colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer in Egypt: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

Abdallah R Allam, Mostafa A Elsayed, Ibrahim Tawfiq Daghash, Ali M Abdelaziz, Omnia M Mostafa, Hamdy Khaled Sabra, Ahmed Monib Eldaboush, Noor Maged Badrawy Ahmed, Rawan Tarek Elweza, Enas Sherif Adwy and 12 more

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Article in BMC cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
3.1field-weighted citation impact, top 7% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

22 authors at 10 institutions in 2 countries.

Abdallah R Allam *Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Mostafa A Elsayed *Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt. mustafaahmed89@med.menofia.edu.eg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7405-9473
Ibrahim Tawfiq DaghashFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Ali M AbdelazizFaculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Omnia M MostafaFaculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.
Hamdy Khaled SabraFaculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Ahmed Monib EldaboushFaculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Noor Maged Badrawy AhmedFaculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Rawan Tarek ElwezaFaculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Dakahlia, Egypt.
Enas Sherif AdwyFaculty of Medicine, Benha University, Cairo, Qalubia, Egypt.
Abdelrahman Elbendary HammadFaculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ibrahim Ali KabbashFaculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Ahmed Hafez AllamFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Ammar Ayman BahbahFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Marwa Ibrahim EwisFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Mohamed Mohamed ShawqiFaculty of Medicine, Benha University, Cairo, Qalubia, Egypt.
Mostafa B BeheryFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Yara Mohamed El-SaidFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Ahmed Eid RadwanFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Mahmoud T KhallafAllahFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Omar Ali AboshadyFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Mohamed A GoudaFaculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
Menoufia University · EGBenha University · EGTanta University · EGAin Shams University · EGAl-Azhar University · EGAlexandria University · EGCairo University · EGMansoura University · EGPurdue University West Lafayette · USSouth Valley University · EG

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCurrent guidelines advocate for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in adults who are at risk by using direct visualization methods such as colonoscopy. However, in Egypt, there is a paucity of data regarding the current practice of colonoscopy screening. Moreover, more information is needed about the knowledge and attitudes of potential participants regarding the procedure and possible barriers that can limit their participation.

methodsWe conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study using an interview-based survey of patients aged 45 years or above who presented to outpatient clinics of nine university hospitals throughout Egypt. Participants were surveyed to assess their compliance with CRC colonoscopy screening guidelines, their knowledge of and attitude towards colonoscopy screening, and their perspective on potential barriers to colonoscopy screening.

resultsA total of 1,453 participants responded to our survey in the nine study centers. Only a minority of participants (2.3%) were referred for CRC screening. Referral rates were higher among those who knew someone with a history of CRC (5.3% vs 1.5%, p < 0.001) or had a discussion with their physician about CRC (25.8% vs 0.7%, p < 0.001). Few responders (3.2%) had good knowledge regarding CRC screening. After introducing the concept of CRC screening to all participants, most patients (66.7%) showed a positive attitude towards having the procedure. Financial burden and fear of results were the two most frequently cited barriers to undergoing CRC screening (81.1%; and 60.1%, respecteively).

conclusionsDespite the positive attitude, there is insufficient knowledge about CRC screening among eligible participants in Egypt. This has probably contributed to low compliance with current CRC screening guidelines and needs to be addressed at the national level.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultColonoscopyCross-Sectional StudiesEarly Detection of CancerEgyptHumansMass ScreeningColonoscopyColorectal cancerEgyptScreening

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PMID38273265
PMCPMC10809530
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