Factors Affecting the Rate of Colonoscopy Among African Americans Aged Over 45 Years.
| Autor: | Ajufo A; Internal Medicine, All Saints University School of Medicine, Roseau, DMA., Adigun AO; Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville, Louisville, USA., Mohammad M; Geriatrics, Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital, Grove City, USA., Dike JC; Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, NGA., Akinrinmade AO; Medicine and Surgery, Benjamin S. Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, NGA., Adebile TM; Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, USA.; Nephrology, Boston Medical Center, Malden, USA., Ezuma-Ebong C; Internal Medicine, Angelic Care Hospital, Abuja, NGA., Bolaji K; Ophthalmology, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, NGA., Okobi OE; Family Medicine, Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, Miami, USA.; Family Medicine, Medficient Health Systems, Laurel, USA.; Family Medicine, Lakeside Medical Center, Belle Glade, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Oct 05; Vol. 15 (10), pp. e46525. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 05 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.46525 |
| Abstrakt: | African Americans continue to have a low rate of colonoscopy screening despite the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce's (USPSTF) recommendations and its proven benefits. Colonoscopy has proven to be an effective screening and therapeutic procedure. Understanding the root cause of the problem is a crucial step toward achieving the desired colonoscopy rate among this population. This paper evaluates factors that contribute to the underutilization of colonoscopy. The paper also analyzes strategies that could be maximized to increase colonoscopy rates, minimize colorectal cancer inequalities, and promote optimal colorectal health among African Americans. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Ajufo et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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