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Older Jordanian and Syrian refugee populations possess limited overall knowledge about colorectal cancer but demonstrate high acceptability for screening, with specific sociodemographic factors driving disparities in awareness and preventive practices. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding colorectal cancer and screening among Jordanian citizens and Syrian refugees in Mafraq governorate.

September 3, 2026Journal of Migration and HealthOpen Access

Tailoring Colorectal Cancer Screening: Knowledge, CRC screening acceptability, and Practices Among Jordanian and Refugee Populations

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To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding colorectal cancer and screening among Jordanian citizens and Syrian refugees in Mafraq governorate.
Cross-sectional survey administered between May and July 2024 in Mafraq governorate, Jordan.
Structured, interviewer-administered questionnaires were completed by N=897 individuals aged above 50 years.
Multivariate regression analysis was conducted to determine sociodemographic predictors of knowledge, healthy habits, and health-seeking behaviors.
Overall colorectal cancer awareness was low across both groups, with a median knowledge score of 7 out of 31.
Screening acceptability was high in both cohorts, with refugees showing higher willingness to screen upon health ministry invitation despite facing greater economic constraints and lower symptom awareness.
Multivariate analysis identified urban residence and higher education as positive predictors of knowledge, while female sex, older age, higher education, and insurance predicted better health-seeking behaviors.

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Cross-sectional survey reveals low colorectal cancer awareness but high screening acceptability in host and refugee groups, highlighting the need for equitable education.

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Marqués et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey reveals low colorectal cancer awareness but high screening acceptability in host and refugee groups, highlighting the need for equitable education.

Tailoring Colorectal Cancer Screening: Knowledge, CRC screening acceptability, and Practices Among Jordanian and Refugee Populations

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Tailoring Colorectal Cancer Screening: Knowledge, CRC screening acceptability, and Practices Among Jordanian and Refugee Populations

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