In summary, our study showed a low level currency of
CRC screening among Singaporeans, despite their high
level of awareness of the disease. We also found gender
differences with Malay females being half as likely as non-
Malay females to undergo screening. Other significant
gender differences included women being more fearful
about endoscopic screening, and being more likely to respond
to cues such as public talks and having a family
member with CRC. Our findings clearly call for the need
to implement gender specific strategies to increase CRC
screening. Finally, given the strong association of CRC
screening with a doctor’s recommendation for both genders,
the influential role of the doctor in promoting
screening should be widely promoted.
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