Knowledge, attitude, and practice of primary care physicians about colon cancer screening tests and referrals in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Primary care physicians (primary care physicians) play a crucial role in recommending and facilitating colorectal cancer screening.

Ten studies comprising 1648 physicians met the inclusion criteria.

Colonoscopy was perceived as effective by 93% of physicians, fecal occult blood testing by 86%, flexible sigmoidoscopy by 70%, and CT colonography by 56%.

Despite generally positive attitudes toward screening, variability in knowledge and referral practices was observed across studies.