Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness Among Physicians in Greece
Author Information
Author(s): Xilomenos Apostolos, Mauri Davide, Kamposioras Konstantinos, Gkinosati Athanasia, Zacharias Georgios, Sidiropoulou Varvara, Papadopoulos Panagiotis, Chatzimichalis Georgios, Golfinopoulos Vassilis, Peponi Christina
Primary Institution: Panhellenic Association for Continual Medical Research (PACMeR)
Hypothesis
The study aimed to investigate the colorectal cancer screening awareness among Hellenic physicians.
Conclusion
Contemporary recommendations for colorectal cancer screening are not followed by implementation in primary care settings.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 50% of physicians recommended colorectal cancer screening during check-up visits.
- Only 25% prescribed cost-effective procedures.
- Colorectal screening recommendations were statistically lower among physicians aged 30 or less.
Takeaway
Only half of the doctors in Greece recommend screening for colorectal cancer, which is not enough to help catch the disease early.
Methodology
211 primary care physicians were surveyed using a self-reported prescription-habits questionnaire.
Potential Biases
A high rate of non-responders is common in this type of survey.
Limitations
The study only included 211 physicians, and the practices of responders may differ from non-responders.
Participant Demographics
105 male, 94 female, mean age 34 years (24-62 years old).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.012
Statistical Significance
p = 0.012
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