Adherence and Willingness to Participate in Cancer Screening Programs Among Women Living in Prison: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Italy.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Data on cancer screening programs as well as on the willingness to adhere to these programs in women living in prison (WLP) are lacking. This study investigated the adherence and willingness to undergo cancer screening programs among WLP. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2023 to March 2024. Results: Overall, 159 WLP were eligible for at least one screening test and 56.8%, 57.6%, and 27.6% had undergone a mammography, PAP-test, and fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in screening programs, respectively. Having undergone a PAP-test for screening purposes was significantly more likely for those in the overweight category, who were experiencing their first detention and were involved in working activities in prison. Moreover,

SUBMITTER: Paduano G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610190 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature