Inequalities and risk factors related to non-participation in colorectal cancer screening programmes: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes require high levels of participation in order to reduce mortality. To improve participation rates, it is necessary to identify the health risk factors and social inequalities associated with non-participation.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted between June and September of 2019 in six databases: CINHAL, Medline, Scopus, Social Sciences Citation Index, Embase and PsycINFO. Studies assessing the relationship between health risk factors, participation in preventive activities and participation in CRC screening were included. Methodological assessment was carried out according to the Quality Assessment Tools of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Results

A total of nine studies that analyze particip

SUBMITTER: Unanue-Arza S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8071594 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature