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AI InsightThese findings suggest that bowel preparation adequacy may be influenced by multiple clinical and demographic factors beyond educational level alone.
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Abstract
Aims: Adequate bowel preparation is crucial for effective and accurate colonoscopy, which plays a key role in the early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, inadequate preparation remains a common issue influenced by various factors. This study aims to evaluate the impact of patients’ educational level on the adequacy of bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy. Methods: A total of 525 patients who underwent colonoscopy between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 were evaluated retrospectively. The education levels of the patients were classified into 6 groups. Bowel preparation quality was assessed using the Marden Bowel Preparation Classification. p 0.05). However, in multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusted for age, sex, ASA score, comorbidity status, and colonoscopy indication, educational level was not an independent predictor of inadequate bowel preparation (Marden grade 4). Conclusion: Although bowel preparation quality differed across educational groups in unadjusted analysis, educational level was not independently associated with inadequate bowel preparation after adjustment for potential confounders. These findings suggest that bowel preparation adequacy may be influenced by multiple clinical and demographic factors beyond educational level alone.