The impact of individual and contextual socioeconomic factors on colorectal cancer screening adherence in Turin, Italy: a multilevel analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Screening participation can be influenced by both individual socioeconomic position and contextual factors. In Italy, disparities exist regarding screening adherence, but it is important to understand the specific factors driving these disparities in specific locations according to different screening protocols. The aim of this study is to identify the impact of individual and contextual socio-economic factors on adherence to the organized colorectal cancer screening in the city of Turin, Italy.

Methods

Retrospective observational study on the population of assisted residents in Turin, eligible for colorectal screening from January 2010- June 2019. Colorectal screening in Piedmont involved inviting 58-year-old individuals to undergo a flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) o

SUBMITTER: Rousset S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963395 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature