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Background: Colorectal Cancer ranked among the top five major cancer incidences with an age-standardized incidence rate of 10.2 per 100,000 population as of 2019 in Sri Lanka. Colorectal Cancer is a significant health concern in Sri Lanka, and still, there is insufficient evidence related to awareness of signs and symptoms and risk factors in the general population. Objective: This study aimed to assess awareness regarding colorectal Cancer, its early signs and symptoms, early screening methods, and perceived barriers among the general population in Sri Lanka. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey-based study was administered in Sri Lanka from June 2024 to December 2024. A total of 385 participants were included comprised of majority of females 218 and 167 male participants selected by using a convenience sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis was utilized to examine the relationship between the study variables. Results: Pearson correlation showed statistically significant results between the awareness of signs and risk factors (r = 0.485<0.01), recognition of symptoms and knowledge of screening procedures (r = 0.513), and awareness of symptoms and perceived barriers (r = 0.422). 66.0% participants were aware of symptoms of CRC. Overall, participants aged between 26 and 45 years showed general moderate to high awareness of colorectal Cancer. Conclusion: There was an average to moderate awareness about colorectal Cancer in Sri Lanka. In addition, a significant portion of the population, especially young adults and elderly people, has limited knowledge regarding the higher prevalence rate of colorectal Cancer. The study recommends conducting future research to enhance the awareness and knowledge of changing patterns of colorectal Cancer in Sri Lanka.
Colorectal Neoplasms, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Risk Factors, Mass Screening