Perspectives of family physicians towards access to lung cancer screening for individuals living with low income - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals living with low income are less likely to participate in lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography. Family physicians (FPs) are typically responsible for referring eligible patients to LCS; therefore, we sought to understand their perspectives on access to lung cancer screening for individuals living with low income in order to improve equity in access to LCS.

Methods

A theory-informed thematic analysis was conducted using data collected from 11 semi-structured interviews with FPs recruited from three primary care sites in downtown Toronto. Data was coded using the Systems Model of Clinical Preventative Care as a framework and interpretation was guided by the synergies of oppression analytical lens.

Results

Four overarching t

SUBMITTER: Sayani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791696 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature