Investigation of the Risk Factors and Associated Co-Morbid Conditions among Patients with Colorectal Cancer in Trinidad

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dc.contributor.authorChattu, Vijay Kumar
dc.contributor.authorGopie, Priya
dc.contributor.authorSingh, Rajiv K.
dc.contributor.authorSingh, Kimberly
dc.contributor.authorSingh, Sachin
dc.contributor.authorSingh, Sarah
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Javanna
dc.contributor.authorSookram, Vitra
dc.contributor.authorSaunders, DeAngello
dc.contributor.authorThomas, Krissi
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-21T13:28:43Z
dc.date.available2021-09-21T13:28:43Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractColorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer, and the fourth most common cause of cancer mortality worldwide. In Trinidad and Tobago, it is the third most common type of cancer in both sexes. Since there is scanty research on the risk factors associated with CRC, this study was conducted to determine the correlation between risk factors, including associated comorbid conditions, and CRC in Trinidad. A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst diagnosed CRC patients (>18 years) using a pre-tested questionnaire consisting of sections on demographic data, lifestyle before diagnosis, quality of life, and depression status. Additional information such as recurrence of cancer, Body Mass Index (BMI), Hypertension (HT), blood glucose levels and family history of cancer were collected from the medical records. Of the total participants, the majority were males (58%), and the mean age of diagnosis in both sexes was 65 years. The retrospective chart review showed that 68% were found to have a comorbid condition (Diabetes or HT). Upon review of the medical records, 93.2% of the subjects did not have a familial history. However, the questionnaire data showed that 73% of subjects had a family history. Around 50% of CRC patients were alcohol consumers and 30% were cigarette smokers prior to their cancer diagnosis. Interestingly, a majority of patients (91%) had never been screened for CRC prior to their diagnosis. Subjects with CRC displayed minimal depression, indicating that being diagnosed with CRC did not have a grave impact on their state of mind or quality of life. Our findings showed that prevalence of CRC was higher in males and amongst individuals of African descent. However, larger prospective studies may be warranted to fully demonstrate this effect
dc.identifier.issn2624-5647
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.mdpi.com/2624-5647/2/3/20/htm
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/49727
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGastrointestinal Disordersen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries;Volume 2 Issue 3
dc.subjectColorectal canceren_US
dc.subjectHypertensionen_US
dc.subjectDiabetes mellitusen_US
dc.subjectDepressionen_US
dc.subjectQuality of lifeen_US
dc.subjectTrinidad and Tobagoen_US
dc.subjectPreventionen_US
dc.subjectRisk factorsen_US
dc.subjectAlcoholen_US
dc.subjectSmokingen_US
dc.subjectScreeningen_US
dc.titleInvestigation of the Risk Factors and Associated Co-Morbid Conditions among Patients with Colorectal Cancer in Trinidaden_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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