March 3, 2026Open Access

Tough men, healthy guts: A cross-sectional survey on the role of masculinity in the Curaçao colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program

Puntos clave

High intentions for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening were observed among study participants, despite their masculine norms.
The mean score for conformity to masculine norms was notably lower in men who had undergone CRC screening.
A cross-sectional survey evaluated health behaviors and screening patterns related to masculinity in Curaçao.
Understanding the dynamics of masculinity can support future interventions to enhance CRC screening efforts.

Resumen

The men in this study showed moderate conformity to masculine norms, high CRC screening intention and no association between the two. The CMNI-30 mean was significantly lower for those who participated in CRC screening and higher for high cancer worry.

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Blake et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75c0fc6e9836116a24787 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma.2026.01.011

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Shacara N. Blake

Manon van der Vlugt

Evelien Dekker

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Journal of the National Medical Association

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University of Amsterdam

National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Amsterdam University Medical Centers

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Tough men, healthy guts: A cross-sectional survey on the role of masculinity in the Curaçao colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program

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