Barriers and facilitators to anal cancer screening among men who have sex with men: a systematic review with narrative synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing trends of anal cancer among men who have sex with men (MSM) highlight the importance of anal cancer screening. However, the screening rate of anal cancer among MSM remains relatively low. This systematic review aims to identify and critically evaluate studies examining barriers and facilitators influencing MSM's participation in anal cancer screening.

Methods

Systematic searches were performed in five databases (Web of Science, Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL). Evidence from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies was extracted and synthesized. Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used for quality assessment. Two researchers underwent selection and appraisal independently. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024601449.

Results

SUBMITTER: Sam I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963451 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature