Factors promoting breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings participation: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The present study aims at systematically reviewing research conducted on factors promoting breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings participation.

Methods

A literature search in MEDLINE/PubMed and PsycInfo from January 2017 to October 2021 was performed. Data extraction, researchers' full agreement and the inclusion criteria produced 102 eligible studies. Data were narratively synthesized and critically interpreted.

Results

Multiple factors favoring or hindering breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings were identified and summarized as factors operating at the individual level (background information, individual characteristics, emotions related to screening procedure and to cancer, knowledge and awareness), at the relational level (relatio

SUBMITTER: Vallone F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9541457 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature