Adherence and barriers to colorectal cancer screening varies among Arab Americans from different countries of origin

ABSTRACT

Background and study aims: Arab-Americans [ArA] in Michigan, USA had the lowest colorectal cancer screening [CRCS] in 2008 compared to the state's general population [45.6% vs. 60.8%]. The adherence rate and barriers to CRCS have been identified in a previous study; however, these differences have been not examined among ArA from different countries of origin