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BioMed Central, BMC Gastroenterology, 1(12), 2012

DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-12-100

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Factors associated with consultation behaviour for primary symptoms potentially indicating colorectal cancer: A cross-sectional study on response to symptoms

Journal article published in 2012 by Ryan J. Courtney, Christine L. Paul, Robert W. Sanson-Fisher, Finlay A. Macrae, John Attia, Mark McEvoy ORCID
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Abstract

Background: Little data exists on the factors associated with health care seeking behaviour for primary symptoms of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aimed to identify individual, provider and psychosocial factors associated with (i) ever seeking medical advice and (ii) seeking early medical advice for primary symptoms of colorectal cancer (CRC).Methods: 1592 persons aged 56-88 years randomly selected from the Hunter Community Study (HCS) were sent a questionnaire.Results: Males and those who had received screening advice from a doctor were at significantly higher odds of ever seeking medical advice for rectal bleeding. Persons who had private health coverage, consulted a doctor because the 'symptom was serious', or who did not wait to consult a doctor for another reason were at significantly higher odds of seeking early medical advice (