Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (아시아태평양암예방학회)
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Comparison Study of Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Testing between Ethnic Minorities and the General Population in Hong Kong

  • Choi, Kai-Chow (The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) ;
  • So, Winnie Kwok-Wei (The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) ;
  • Chen, Joanne Man-Ting (The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) ;
  • Lau, Grace Chieh (The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) ;
  • Lee, Paul Chi-Wai (The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) ;
  • Chan, Carmen Wing-Han (The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
  • Published : 2015.12.03
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Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers. This study aimed to compare the uptake of CRC testing in the general public and in ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional survey covered 2,327 South Asian and Chinese adults aged over 50, recruited from two separate studies. A structured questionnaires were administered by research staff over the telephone or in faceto-face interviews. Results: The uptake rate of CRC testing among South Asians was significantly lower than that of the general population in Hong Kong. Factors associated with the uptake rate were health professional's recommendation, perception of regular visits to doctor, use of complementary therapy, ethnicity, perceived susceptibility to cancer, presence of chronic illness, and education level. In addition, a significant interaction (p<0.05) between ethnicity and health professionals' recommendations was found, after adjustment for the main independent factors identified. Conclusions: Older people with lower educational attainment, without chronic illness and those have lower perceived susceptibility to cancer may be targeted for CRC testing promotion in the society. In addition, health professionals can play a highly influential role in promoting such testing, particularly among ethnic minorities.

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