Breast cancer screening adherence rates and barriers of implementation in ethnic, cultural and religious minorities: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women worldwide. Adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines is frequently lower in racial, ethnic and cultural minority populations and is affected by potential inequities or barriers to screening that these minorities face. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to collect information from different minority groups worldwide, assess adherence to breast cancer screening and evaluate barriers or limitations causing non-adherence, which should facilitate the development of effective interventions. A search was conducted through PubMed and Web of Science. Studies were considered as eligible if they met the following criteria: i) Female patients; ii) breast cancer screening program implemented in the country; iii) minority groups; iv)

SUBMITTER: Ferreira CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8145341 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature