Attitudes towards lung cancer screening in socioeconomically deprived and heavy smoking communities: informing screening communication.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While discussion continues over the future implementation of lung cancer screening, low participation from higher risk groups could limit the effectiveness of any national screening programme.

Objectives

To compare smokers' beliefs about lung cancer screening with those of former and never smokers within a low socioeconomic status (SES) sample, to explore the views of lower SES smokers and ex-smokers in-depth, and to provide insights into effective engagement strategies.

Design, setting and participants

Using proactive, community-based recruitment methods, we surveyed 175 individuals from socioeconomically deprived communities with high smoking prevalence and subsequently interviewed 21 smokers and ex-smokers. Participants were approached in community setti

SUBMITTER: Quaife SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5513004 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature