Understanding barriers and facilitators to participation in colorectal cancer screening: A French qualitative study
Alice Le Bonniec, Sébastien Mas, Marie Préau, Florence Cousson‐Gélie
Abstract
Based on the theory of social representations, this study aims to identify the main determinants to participation in colorectal cancer screening. Six focus groups (N = 29 participants belonging to the general population) were conducted, followed by a theoretical thematic analysis. Screening obstacles are a lack of test's accessibility, a low preoccupation for prevention and the negative image of colorectal cancer. Conversely, screening facilitators are the ease of the new test, being encouraged to get screened and appointment reminder. This study advances understanding of adherence to screening by addressing the beliefs and knowledge surrounding it.
Topics & Concepts
Colorectal cancer screeningFocus groupThematic analysisQualitative researchTest (biology)Colorectal cancerCancer screeningPopulationMedicinePsychologyFamily medicineCancerColonoscopyEnvironmental healthSociologyBiologySocial sciencePaleontologyInternal medicineAnthropologyCulinary Culture and TourismZoonotic diseases and public healthColorectal Cancer Screening and Detection