Inequalities in cancer screening participation: examining differences in perceived benefits and barriers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Inequalities exist in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake, with people from lower socioeconomic status backgrounds less likely to participate. Identifying the facilitators and barriers to screening uptake is important to addressing screening disparities. We pooled data from 2 trials to examine educational differences in psychological constructs related to guaiac fecal occult blood testing.

Methods

Patients (n = 8576) registered at 7 general practices in England, within 15 years of the eligible age range for screening (45-59.5 years), were invited to complete a questionnaire. Measures included perceived barriers (emotional and practical) and benefits of screening, screening intentions, and participant characteristics including education.

Results

After da

SUBMITTER: Smith SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5082500 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature