What factors influence the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening? An overview of international research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For cancer screening programmes to be effective in early detection it is important that those invited can access screening services and understand the benefits of participation. A better understanding of the factors that matter to potential participants of cancer screening programmes can assist in developing strategies to increase current uptake.

Methods

We conducted an overview of systematic reviews to answer the question: What factors influence the uptake of cancer screening services (breast, bowel and cervical) in high-income countries? A thematic approach supported by tabular summaries and qualitative heat maps was used to categorize factors, described as 'barriers' or 'facilitators'.

Results

A total of 41 systematic reviews met the criteria for inclusi

SUBMITTER: Prowse SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11293835 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature