Impact of financial literacy and education on breast and cervical cancer screening participation in Japan.

ABSTRACT: Despite government efforts, the uptake of screening for breast and cervical cancers among Japanese women remains low. This study employs financial literacy and financial education as proxies for rational decision-making to explore their potential to enhance cancer screening practices in Japan. Using data from Osaka University's Preference Parameters Study, mean comparison tests and probit regression models are utilized to examine the association between breast and cervical cancer screening and financial literacy and financial education. The results of probit regression show that individuals with higher levels of financial education tend to participate in both breast and cervical cancer screening. In contrast, individuals with higher financial literacy are likely to participate in breast ca

SUBMITTER: Bawalle AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11560013 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature