Barriers to colorectal cancer screening in community health centers: A qualitative study
Open Access
- 27 February 2008
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Family Practice
- Vol. 9 (1) , 15
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-9-15
Abstract
Colorectal cancer screening rates are low among disadvantaged patients; few studies have explored barriers to screening in community health centers. The purpose of this study was to describe barriers to/facilitators of colorectal cancer screening among diverse patients served by community health centers.Keywords
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