Colorectal cancer screening among the public: knowledge, attitudes, and the perceived barriers

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Colorectal Cancer's Prevention and Early Detection Among Older Adults in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…Our study's findings diverge from Jarab et al's 2023 paper [ 29 ] by showing no significant association between patients' knowledge about CRC screening and their sociodemographic characteristics. This lack of association suggests that factors beyond demographics influence knowledge levels.…”

“…For instance, a study of 231 subjects conducted by Alshammari et al found that most participants had low levels of knowledge about screening for CRC [ 18 ]. Another study conducted by Jarab et al in Jordan revealed that most patients had insufficient knowledge about CRC screening [ 29 ]. A cross-sectional study among 1912 participants in Saudi Arabia showed comparable levels of knowledge about CRC and its preventive measures [ 30 ].…”

“…Alshammari et al's findings indicate that low knowledge levels are not unique to Kuwait, but are prevalent in other regions as well [ 18 ]. Jarab et al's study in Jordan and the cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia both found insufficient knowledge among patients, emphasizing a widespread need for enhanced educational efforts across different populations [ 29 , 30 ]. These studies collectively suggest that improving knowledge through tailored education could be a universally beneficial approach.…”