What factors are most influential in increasing cervical cancer screening attendance? An online study of UK-based women.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Cervical cancer is the fourth most commonly occurring cancer in women worldwide. The UK has one of the highest cervical screening rates in Europe, yet attendance has been decreasing. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to screening attendance and assess the perceived importance of these factors. Methods: 194 women living in the UK were recruited via an online research recruitment website to an online survey. Most participants (N = 128, 66.0%) were currently up-to-date with cervical screening, 66 participants (34.0%) had never been screened, or were overdue for screening. Participants identified barriers and facilitators to cervical screening attendance via free-text responses and were also asked to rate a list of factors as most to least i

SUBMITTER: Wilding S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8114340 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature