ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Exploring knowledge, attitude, practices and barriers toward colorectal cancer screening in the United Arab Emirates: a mixed-methods study.
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- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward screening of colorectal cancer among adults in Kuwait primary health care centers.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors Regarding Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Koreans.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Colorectal cancer awareness and acceptance of fecal immunochemical test screening in Qassim, Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major contributor to cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the CRC screening program was introduced in 2014, and it was expected that the program would face challenges, including low participation and poor adherence. However, there is limited research to document awareness and uptake of colorectal cancer screening among the UAE population. Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and behaviors of the adult Emirati population in Al-Ain, UAE, toward CRC screening, along with the barriers affecting uptake. Method: A mixed methods research design was employed. Participants ( Results: Low average knowledge scores (10%) and participation levels (12.3%) for CRC screening were evident among the participantsThe majority of the participants held discouraging attitudes, indicating various barriers toward CRC screening. Identified themes relevant to factors affecting screening uptake included knowledge deficits, the influence of inherent beliefs, and the inadequate role of healthcare providers (HCPs). Conclusion: In order to encourage CRC screening among individuals, policymakers need to invest in community awareness and education campaigns that target primary care physicians and adults from all educational backgrounds.
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