Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2012
Current state of medical-advice-seeking behaviour for symptoms of colorectal cancer: determinants of failure and delay in medical consultation.
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Courtney R J, Paul C L, Sanson-Fisher R W, Macrae F, Attia J, McEvoy M
Аннотация
AIM: There are few data on the factors associated with healthcare-seeking behaviour for symptoms of colorectal cancer. This study describes the determinants of failure and delay in seeking medical advice for rectal bleeding and change in bowel habit.
METHOD: In total, 1592 persons (56-88 years) were randomly selected from the Hunter Community Study and mailed a questionnaire.
RESULTS: In all, 18% (60/332) of respondents experiencing rectal bleeding and 20% (39/195) reporting change in bowel habit had never consulted a doctor. The rate of delay (>1 month) for each symptom was 18% and 37%. The reasons for delay included the assumption that the symptoms were not serious or that they were benign. Triggers for seeking medical advice varied. Healthcare-seeking behaviour for rectal bleeding had not significantly improved compared with a previous community-based study.
CONCLUSION: The seriousness of symptoms, importance of early detection and prompt medical consultation must be articulated in health messages to at-risk persons.
METHOD: In total, 1592 persons (56-88 years) were randomly selected from the Hunter Community Study and mailed a questionnaire.
RESULTS: In all, 18% (60/332) of respondents experiencing rectal bleeding and 20% (39/195) reporting change in bowel habit had never consulted a doctor. The rate of delay (>1 month) for each symptom was 18% and 37%. The reasons for delay included the assumption that the symptoms were not serious or that they were benign. Triggers for seeking medical advice varied. Healthcare-seeking behaviour for rectal bleeding had not significantly improved compared with a previous community-based study.
CONCLUSION: The seriousness of symptoms, importance of early detection and prompt medical consultation must be articulated in health messages to at-risk persons.