Factors Affecting Colorectal Cancer Screening in Primary Care Physician Practices in Ukraine.
Ali DzhemilievDarya A KizubKerollos Nashat WanisBenjamin G AllarVadym VusAnna MalovannaInesa HuivaniukViacheslav KopetskyiAndriy BeznosenkoGalyna ShabatMarta AntonivUlana SuprunNelya MelnitchoukPublished in: JCO global oncology (2024)
The study highlights the role of access to CRC screening tests and awareness of screening guidelines in enhancing CRC screening practices among Ukrainian PCPs. Addressing training and resource barriers, alongside public health interventions targeting patient-related barriers, is essential. These findings offer valuable insights for LMICs facing similar challenges, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies to improve cancer screening in these health care settings.