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Assessing knowledge and attitudes towards screening among users of Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT).

Authors :
Denters, Maaike J.
Deutekom, Marije
Essink-Bot, Marie-Louise
Bossuyt, Patrick M.
Fockens, Paul
Dekker, Evelien
Source :
Health Expectations; Oct2015, Vol. 18 Issue 5, p839-849, 11p, 1 Diagram, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents the study that assesses the attitudes and knowledge of Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) users towards colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in the Netherlands. The topics discussed include the importance of mass CRC screening programmes in declining disease mortality and morbidity and the criteria set by the National Screening Committee in evaluating the screening's appropriateness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13696513
Volume :
18
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Health Expectations
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
109969007
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12056