Promoting colorectal cancer screening among South Asian populations: Strategies to promote access

Joanne Crawford

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The acceptance of colorectal cancer screening may be challenging for some South Asian groups in Canada. As oncology nurses, it is important to recognize barriers to screening, and be cognizant of culturally appropriate strategies to promote access in practice. This paper presents current research that was undertaken to understand population-based colorectal cancer screening among South Asian immigrants, and uses an access framework to outline strategies that minimize access barriers. Cultural safety principles and cultural assessment tools to support practice are also discussed. 


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