Intentions to participate in cervical and colorectal cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT: Worldwide, cancer screening faced significant disruption in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If this has led to changes in public attitudes towards screening and reduced intention to participate, there is a risk of long-term adverse impact on cancer outcomes. In this study, we examined previous participation and future intentions to take part in cervical and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening following the first national lockdown in the UK. Overall, 7543 adults were recruited to a cross-sectional online survey in August-September 2020. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify correlates of strong screening intentions among 2319 participants eligible for cervical screening and 2502 eligible for home-based CRC screening. Qualitative interviews were conducted with a sub-sample of 3

SUBMITTER: Wilson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8480143 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature