https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 Current state of medical-advice-seeking behaviour for symptoms of colorectal cancer: determinants of failure and delay in medical consultation https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:18007 1 month) for each symptom was 18% and 37%. The reasons for delay included the assumption that the symptoms were not serious or that they were benign. Triggers for seeking medical advice varied. Healthcare-seeking behaviour for rectal bleeding had not significantly improved compared with a previous community-based study. Conclusion:  The seriousness of symptoms, importance of early detection and prompt medical consultation must be articulated in health messages to at-risk persons.]]> Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:19:56 AEST ]]> Colorectal cancer screening in Australia: a community-level perspective https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:13225 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:17:35 AEDT ]]>