Patients who believe in the value of colorectal cancer screenings and fear cancer often say they would undergo preventive testing, but their intentions do not necessarily translate into action, according to a new study.

“It’s well known that people don’t always do what they say they’re going to do,” said Emily Power, lead author. “Their attitudes and beliefs play an important role, but factors such as socioeconomic deprivation and poor health may also act as barriers and make the intention to attend screening less likely.”

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