Table 3.
Perceived patient knowledge and attitude barriers to CRC screeninga.
| Report encountering barrier “Sometimes” or “Usually” n (%) | |
|---|---|
| My patients do not perceive colorectal cancer as a serious health threat. (n = 175) | 141 (80.6) |
| My patients are unaware of colorectal cancer screening (n = 177) | 102 (57.6) |
| My patients do not want to discuss colorectal screening (n = 177) | 82 (46.3) |
| My patients have difficulty understanding the information I present about colorectal cancer screening (n = 174) | 79 (45.4) |
| You do not order a CRC screening test because you think the patient is unlikely to complete test. (n = 175) | 15 (8.6) |
a
Some of the 180 respondents did not complete one or more of these questions. The actual number of respondents is shown in parentheses.