Barriers to Screening Colonoscopy for Hispanic Patients in Omaha, Nebraska

Author

Bryan Lugo Maldonado, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow
Angel M. Lehn, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bryan Benitez, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow
Shirley F. Delair, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow
Quan P. Ly, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow

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Presentation date

2024

College, Institute, or Department

Surgery

Research Mentor

Quan P. Ly

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Early detection through screening is crucial for reducing mortality rates. However, the Hispanic population in the US are less likely to adhere to CRC screening guidelines. The objective of this study is to identify barriers to screening colonoscopy among Hispanic patients in Omaha, Nebraska. Ninety-two Hispanic patients from OneWorld Community Health Center were interviewed via phone. The survey evaluate sociodemographic characteristics and potential barriers to colonoscopy. From the interviews, the most common barriers identified were lack of follow-up, affecting (16.30%) of patients, lack of insurance (10.87%), and lastly, lack of understanding of the procedure (9.78%). Understanding these barriers to screening colonoscopy in the Hispanic population could increase adherence and potentially reduce the mortality rate.

Keywords

SURP 2024, UNMC, Poster, Colorectal Cancer, Patient education, Screening colonoscopy, Omaha, Nebraska

Recommended Citation

Lugo Maldonado, Bryan; Lehn, Angel M.; Benitez, Bryan; Delair, Shirley F.; and Ly, Quan P., "Barriers to Screening Colonoscopy for Hispanic Patients in Omaha, Nebraska" (2024). Posters: 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. 5.
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/surp2024/5