Systematic literature review identifies barriers and facilitators to cancer screening uptake, suggesting targeted interventions may improve participation.
Key Points
Core barriers to cancer screening uptake include factors like socioeconomic status, rural living conditions, and being unmarried.
Older age, health insurance, and knowledge of cancer significantly facilitate cancer screening participation.
The review included 811 studies, focusing on multiple tumor types and various factors affecting screening uptake.
Targeted educational programs are recommended as effective interventions to overcome barriers and increase screening rates.
Cite This Study
Aguiar‐Ibáñez et al. (2025) studied this question.