Barriers and facilitators to colonoscopy adherence among populations with high risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer: A qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework and COM-B model | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Barriers and facilitators to colonoscopy adherence among populations with high risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer: A qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework and COM-B model
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Colonoscopy adherence is affected by various barriers and facilitators identified in high-risk populations, leading to better outcomes.
Findings indicate that participants voiced 12 specific barriers impacting adherence, including fear and lack of awareness.
Qualitative analysis using the Theoretical Domains Framework and COM-B model highlights psychological and environmental factors.
Implications may help enhance interventions aimed at improving colonoscopy rates among populations at risk for colorectal cancer.