A systematic review of health promotion interventions to increase breast cancer screening uptake: from the last 12 years.

ABSTRACT: Background:The outcome of breast cancer treatment largely depends on the timing of detection. The health promotion interventions have an immense contribution to early detection and improved survival. Therefore, this review aimed to provide evidence on the efficacy of the health promotion interventions to increase the uptake of breast cancer screening and to develop effective interventions targeting women. Methods:Online databases (PubMed/MEDLINE/PubMed Central, Ovid/MEDILINE, EMBASE, Web of Science and Google Scholar) were searched for studies published between January 2005 and January 2017. A quality coding system was assessed using Cochrane checklists for randomized controlled trial (RCT) and Downs and Black checklists for non-RCT. The score was rated for the included articles by each re

SUBMITTER: Agide FD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6241206 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature