ArticleNutrients2026
The EduNutriCRC Questionnaire: A Pilot Knowledge-Attitudes-Practices Study on Nutritional Prevention of Colorectal Cancer in Romanian Adults.
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objectivesColorectal cancer (CRC) disproportionately affects Romania, where mortality exceeds the EU average and screening uptake remains low. Diet is among the most modifiable CRC risk factors, yet no validated instrument for assessing nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to CRC prevention exists for the Romanian population. We developed and pilot-tested the EduNutriCRC questionnaire and characterised the corresponding nutritional KAP profile of Romanian adults.
methodsIn a cross-sectional pilot study (April-May 2026), a convenience sample of 301 Romanian adults aged 18-74 years completed the 51-item self-administered questionnaire. The instrument was evaluated for internal consistency and dimensional structure (exploratory factor analysis), with non-parametric tests used for group comparisons.
resultsThe composite knowledge score (C1-C9; maximum 9) was 6.12 ± 2.25 with wide item-level variation. Internal consistency was acceptable, and the Attitudes subscale resolved into two factors (Motivation & Self-Efficacy and Perceived Barriers). Screening engagement was critically low (92.4% never tested; 81.7% unaware of the national programme). Although 64.1% expressed willingness to change their diet, 46.2% reported consuming processed meat at least weekly. Motivation & Self-Efficacy, but not the knowledge score, was inversely correlated with risk-food consumption (ρ = -0.39,
conclusionsEduNutriCRC demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties at the pilot stage. The study identified prevalent nutritional misconceptions, a marked knowledge-behaviour gap, low screening awareness, and a structural mismatch between information sources used and those trusted. Attitudes and self-efficacy, rather than factual knowledge, were the more proximal correlates of dietary behaviour, supporting the development of self-efficacy-focused, culturally adapted educational interventions for CRC prevention in Romania, with EduNutriCRC serving as a baseline and monitoring instrument.
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