Would general practitioners support a population-based colorectal cancer screening programme of faecal-occult blood testing?

摘要: Background: The success of a population-based screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is determined to large extent by general practitioner (GP) attitudes, beliefs and support. which GPs support CRC remains unclear. Aims: To assess the knowledge, attitudes practices in relation screening, identify determinants GP faecal-occult blood testing (FOBT). Methods: A cross-sectional postal survey was conducted with random sample 692 Queensland, Australia. We assessed concerning their stance on FOBT screening. Results: Although response rate low (41%), participants were representative Queensland general. Of 284 participating GPs, 143 (50.5%) indicated that they would programme, 42 (14.8%) not 98 (34.6%) unsure. Belief test efficacy (P < 0.001), possession guidelines 0.05) belief earlier stage detection major No significant association observed doctor's sex, location practice, age, year completed medical training, membership Division General Practice, number weekly consultations, patients investigated per month, size own family history CRC, interest further information or treatment, current use asymptomatic aged ≥ 40 years. Conclusions: appears have increased over recent knowledge attitudes/beliefs are key