Effectiveness of workplace cancer screening interventions: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cancer cases are rising globally, with a noticeable rise in younger adults. Screening and early detection are effective in decreasing mortality. Workplaces can play a role in promoting cancer screening uptake. This systematic review investigated the effectiveness of workplace breast, lung, colorectal, and cervical cancer screening interventions, and the factors impacting their effectiveness.

Methodology

Six databases (Embase, Medline, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Scopus) were searched, and cancer screening promotion and cancer screening uptake was analysed using effect direction plots. Magnitude of effectiveness (i.e., change in knowledge or screening rate) was also evaluated.

Results

In total, 13,426 articles were identified. After screening

SUBMITTER: Mon HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11321184 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature