Colorectal cancer screening test preferences by sociodemographic factors and health beliefs in diverse underserved populations

Key Points

• Increased understanding of patient preferences can boost adherence to colorectal cancer screening tests.
• Demographic and socioeconomic factors significantly shape preferences for CRC screening tests and their uptake.
• Observational analysis across diverse underserved populations illustrates the importance of targeted health belief interventions.
• Improving adherence to screening strategies may reduce disparities in colorectal cancer outcomes in affected communities.