The association of demographic and socioeconomic variables with cancer screening participation: A national cross-sectional study of three cancer screening programs in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyze the demographic and socioeconomic determinants of non-participation in cervical, colorectal and breast cancer screening programs in Denmark.

Study design and setting

We conducted a cross-sectional study involving all women aged 53-65 years residing in Denmark on March 31, 2018, utilizing comprehensive individual data from population registries. Logistic regression models were employed to assess associations between demographic and socioeconomic factors and non-participation compared with participating in one, two, and three cancer screening programs, presenting odds ratios (ORs) with 95 % confidence intervals (CIs). Both unadjusted and adjusted models were applied for each level of screening participation.

Results

Significant associations with non

SUBMITTER: Helgestad ADL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11263647 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature