European women's perceptions of the implementation and organisation of risk-based breast cancer screening and prevention: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased knowledge of breast cancer risk factors has meant that we are currently exploring risk-based screening, i.e. determining screening strategies based on women's varying levels of risk. This also enables risk management through primary prevention strategies, e.g. a lifestyle programme or risk-reducing medication. However, future implementation of risk-based screening and prevention will warrant significant changes in current practice and policy. The present study explores women's perceptions of the implementation and organisation of risk-based breast cancer screening and prevention to optimise acceptability and uptake.

Methods

A total of 143 women eligible for breast cancer screening in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Sweden participated in focus g

SUBMITTER: Rainey L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7092605 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature