Exploring how and why attributes of existing and emerging early cancer detection tests influence experiences and participation among individuals at risk of socioeconomic disadvantage: A qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging sample biomarker tests promise to improve early cancer detection, but also stand to influence socioeconomic inequalities in uptake of asymptomatic screening and symptomatic referrals.

Objective

To explore how and why different attributes of early cancer detection tests influence experiences and participation across test modalities and contexts among individuals at risk of socioeconomic disadvantage.

Method

Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 30 individuals (aged ≥50 years) at risk of socioeconomic disadvantage explored how and why different attributes of early cancer detection tests affected their experiences and participation across test modalities and contexts. Vignette test scenarios and a think-aloud protocol were used to facilitate int

SUBMITTER: Bonfield S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273937 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature