Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Medical Residents: An Exploratory, Single-Center, Cross-Sectional Study from Egypt
Exploratory cross-sectional study assesses colorectal cancer screening awareness and practices among medical residents, highlighting barriers and implications.
Key Points
This research aims to evaluate medical residents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding colorectal cancer screening in Egypt.
Conducted a self-administered, cross-sectional survey between September 10, 2023, and January 3, 2024, at Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt.
70 medical residents participated, with data collected face-to-face and online.
Descriptive statistics and bivariate analyses were performed, evaluating correlations and effect sizes.
72.9% of participants demonstrated adequate knowledge of colorectal cancer screening.
66.7% showed a positive attitude, while only 51.4% exhibited good screening practices.
Major barriers to screening included financial constraints (64.3%) and low patient awareness (60%).