| [Purpose] To analyze the current status of colonoscopy screening adherence and its influencing factors among colorectal cancer high-risk individuals in Shandong Province. [Methods] A total of 50,273 residents who participated in the colorectal cancer screening pilot program for key populations in Shandong Province, completed initial screening, and were assessed as high-risk individuals from October 2024 to August 2025 were selected as study subjects. The χ² test was used to compare differences in colonoscopy screening adherence among populations with different characteristics, and a multivariable Logistic regression model was constructed to analyze factors influencing colonoscopy screening adherence. [Results] Among the 50,273 initial screening high-risk individuals, 6,035 underwent colonoscopy (adherence rate: 12.00%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that individuals with junior or senior high school education (OR=1.293, 95%CI=1.191–1.405), an education level above high school (OR=1.274, 95%CI=1.138–1.427), smoking (OR=1.165, 95%CI=1.088–1.248), and exercising 3–5 times per week or daily (OR=1.140, 95%CI=1.070–1.215) had higher colonoscopy adherence. Individuals with intestinal symptoms (OR=1.897, 95%CI=1.766–2.038), previous colonoscopy experience (OR=1.318, 95%CI=1.215–1.429), and a family history of colorectal cancer (OR=1.572, 95%CI=1.432–1.726) were more likely to undergo colonoscopy. Compared with individuals aged 40–49 years, those aged 70–74 years (OR=0.755, 95%CI=0.654–0.871) had lower adherence. Lower colonoscopy adherence was observed among individuals who were unmarried/divorced/widowed (OR=0.853, 95%CI=0.724–1.005), lived in urban areas (OR=0.829, 95%CI=0.778–0.882), or participated in Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance (UEBMI) (OR=0.917, 95%CI=0.856–0.983). [Conclusion] Colonoscopy screening adherence among colorectal cancer high-risk individuals in Shandong Province is relatively low and requires further improvement. Future efforts should develop targeted intervention and follow-up strategies for low-adherence groups, including older individuals, those with lower educational levels, and individuals covered by UEBMI, to effectively overcome screening barriers and improve colonoscopy screening adherence among high-risk populations. |