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Randa Sifri
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Understanding Gender, Race and Ethnicity in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Author(s): Heather B. Fagan, Richard C. Wender, Randa Sifri, Kristen Isaac and Melaine EiseleHeather B. Fagan, Richard C. Wender, Randa Sifri, Kristen Isaac and Melaine Eisele
Abstract Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. The overall rate of CRC screening remains unacceptably low. To increase CRC screening rates, populations who are refractory to screening must be identified. Identifying barriers and facilitators of screening specific to these groups will assist the development of targeted interventions to improve CRC screening. Methods: This review synthesizes the published literature regarding the role of gender, race and ethnicity in receiving colorectal cancer screening in the United States. Specifically, this review examines cross-sectional and prospective studies of colorectal cancer screening. These studies provide important data about the impact of race, gender and .. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2375-4273.1000131