Socio-demographic correlates of cervical cancer risk factor knowledge among screening non-participants in Great Britain.

ABSTRACT: This study explored knowledge of cervical cancer risk factors among cervical screening non-participants in Great Britain. The aim was to identify knowledge gaps that could be targeted in screening information materials or public education campaigns. We used a cross-sectional design to survey women aged 25 to 64 years living in Great Britain, identified as cervical screening non-participants through self-report questions. Data were collected via a household survey. Survey questions measured awareness of risk factors for cervical cancer and socio-demographic factors. Screening non-participants were included in the study (n = 793) and classified into non-participant groups based on the Precaution Adoption Process Model. Across the sample, 57% of participants identified 'not going for regular

SUBMITTER: Ryan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6590931 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature