Addressing colorectal cancer screening gaps in Uruguay: a health literacy perspective

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Authors

Lydia P. Buki · University of Miami

Micaela Reich · Universidad Católica del Uruguay

John M. Abbamonte · Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

Robert K. Sommer · University of Miami

Selva Sanabia · Comisión Honoraria de Lucha contra el cáncer

Dolores Larrosa · Comisión Honoraria de Lucha contra el cáncer

Bibiana Sologaistoa

Abstract

The dramatic effect of a provider's recommendation has important implications for future theory building, research, and practice. Additionally, this study supports the use of a health literacy conceptualization to understand predictors of cancer screening in Uruguay.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer Causes & Control

Volume 37, Issue 3, pp. 43-43

DOI: 10.1007/s10552-026-02131-6

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