Perceptions and feelings of a French sample regarding lung cancer screening.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigated the perceptions and feelings of a French sample about the possible introduction of lung cancer screening.

Methods

A total of 146 individuals, aged between 19- and 64-years, participated in this study conducted between November 2020 and January 2021. Participants were divided into three groups according to their smoking status: (i) active smokers (G1); former smokers (G2); and non-smokers (G3). Each individual completed an online questionnaire evaluating their perceptions and feelings about lung cancer, screening and scans.

Results

Overall, a higher percentage of former smokers (47%) indicated a greater willingness to participate in lung cancer screening compared to active smokers (19%) and non-smokers (32%). Active smokers and form

SUBMITTER: Darnaud N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10675874 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature