Understanding experience, completion and outcomes of colorectal cancer screening among participants with multi-morbidity

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Main messages

• Most people who received a positive screening round in the Welsh Bowel Screening Programme between January 2009 and July 2022 had at least one health condition (53.2%)
   
• Health conditions can impact the screening journey that screening participants have
   
• Clearer and more regular communication with screening participants could support the screening process, particularly for those with health conditions or facing time delays 
   
• Education and awareness is needed for screening participants with health conditions 
   
• Additional training for screening staff could help with improve screening experience for participants who have health conditions