Sociodemographic inequalities in breast cancer screening attendance in Germany following the implementation of an Organized Screening Program: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Organized breast cancer screening (BCS) programs are effective measures among women aged 50-69 for preventing the sixth cause of death in Germany. Although the implementation of the national screening program started in 2005, participation rates have not yet reached EU standards. It is unclear which and how sociodemographic factors are related to BCS attendance. This scoping review aims to identify sociodemographic inequalities in BCS attendance among 50-69-year-old women following the implementation of the Organized Screening Program in Germany.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched the Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL following the PCC (Population, Concept and Context) criteria. We included primary studies with a quantitative stud

SUBMITTER: Pedros Barnils N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323608 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature