scholarly journals Fecal DNA versus Fecal Occult Blood for Colorectal-Cancer Screening in an Average-Risk Population

2004 ◽  
Vol 351 (26) ◽  
pp. 2704-2714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas F. Imperiale ◽  
David F. Ransohoff ◽  
Steven H. Itzkowitz ◽  
Barry A. Turnbull ◽  
Michael E. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Fecal Occult Blood ◽  
Average Risk ◽  
Fecal Dna ◽  
Risk Population ◽  
Fecal Occult

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Colorectal Cancer Screening Via Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test in an Average-Risk Population From a Multiethnic, Middle-Income Setting

2021 ◽  
pp. 333-341
Author(s):  
Nur-Nadiatul-Asyikin Bujang ◽  
Yu-Jie Lee ◽  
Siti-Anis-Suraya Mohd-Zain ◽  
Junita-Harizon Aris ◽  
Fitri-Amalina Md-Yusoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Fecal Occult Blood ◽  
Average Risk ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Fecal Occult

PURPOSE The Malaysian Ministry of Health had launched free opportunistic screening for colorectal cancer using immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT) targeting the average-risk individuals since 2014. This study aims to determine factors associated with colorectal cancer screening using iFOBT among the average-risk Malaysian population. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted at five government-run health clinics in the state of Selangor. Adults with an average risk of colorectal cancer (age > 50 years, asymptomatic, and no family history of colorectal cancer) were recruited using systematic random sampling. An interviewer-administered questionnaire adapted from the Cancer Awareness Measure and Health Belief Model was used. RESULTS The median age of participants was 61 years (interquartile range, 56 to 66). Almost 60% of participants indicated their willingness to be screened. However, only 7.5% had undergone iFOBT. Good knowledge of risk factors of colorectal cancer, perceived susceptibility to the disease, and the doctor's recommendation were associated with increased willingness to be screened: adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 1.66 (95% CI, 1.12 to 2.46); aOR, 1.70 (95% CI, 1.08 to 2.70); and aOR, 5.76 (95% CI, 2.13 to 15.57), respectively. Nevertheless, being elderly (aOR, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.45 to 0.99) and high negative perception toward the testing method (iFOBT) (aOR, 0.12; 95% CI, 0.05 to 0.30) were independently associated with lower willingness to be screened. Multivariable analysis within the average-risk individuals who were willing to be screened for colorectal cancer showed that the doctor’s recommendations remained as an important cue for positive action, whereas negative perception toward the test was a significant barrier to the actual uptake of iFOBT. CONCLUSION The present findings must be factored in when tailoring colorectal cancer screening promotion activities in multiethnic, middle-income settings.

Mo1156 Meta-Analysis on Guaiac-Based Fecal Occult Blood Tests Versus Fecal Immunochemical Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Average-Risk Individuals

2016 ◽  
Vol 150 (4) ◽  
pp. S653
Author(s):  
Eline H. Schreuders ◽  
Esmée J. Grobbee ◽  
Aafke H. van Roon ◽  
Leonie van Dam ◽  
Ann G. Zauber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Fecal Occult Blood ◽  
Average Risk ◽  
Blood Tests ◽  
Fecal Occult
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