Disability and Participation in Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: It is well established that access to preventative care, such as breast or cervical cancer screening, can reduce morbidity and mortality. Certain groups may be missed out of these healthcare services, such as women with disabilities, as they face many access barriers due to underlying inequalities and negative attitudes. However, the data have not been reviewed on whether women with disabilities face inequalities in the uptake of these services. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to compare the uptake of breast and cervical cancer screening in women with and without disabilities. A search was conducted in July 2021 across four databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, Global Health, and CINAHL. Quantitative studies comparing the uptake of breast or cervical cancer screening between wom

SUBMITTER: Andiwijaya FR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9368105 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature