Psychological distance: a qualitative study of screening barriers among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer screening can reduce the incidence and mortality through early detection. First-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with colorectal cancer are at high risk for colorectal cancer and therefore require colonoscopy. However, despite the high risk, screening adherence among FDRs remains low and the barriers to undergoing screening among FDRs in China are not clear. We explored the reasons why FDRs refused screening.

Methods

In this qualitative study, 28 semistructured, in-depth interviews were conducted face-to-face. Participants were recruited at two hospitals (an urban tertiary hospital and a community health center) in Guangzhou, South China. We used qualitative content analysis to analyze transcripts based on audio recordings and identify major t

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8045384 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature