A Model-Based Meta-Analysis of Willingness to Participate in Cancer Screening

Although early screening tests are beneficial for the detection and treatment of cancers, many people have failed to participate in screening tests. The present study aims to explore the theoretical underpinning of low participation in screening programs using the method of meta-analytic structural...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2021-03, Vol.18 (5), p.2580
Main Authors: Feng, Guangchao Charles, Lin, Zhiliang, Ou, Wanhua, Su, Xianglin, Yan, Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Early Detection of Cancer
Health behavior
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Hypotheses
Intention
Knowledge management
Mammography
Mass Screening
Medical screening
Meta-analysis
Multivariate statistical analysis
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Participation
Prevention
Review
Theory of planned behavior
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Summary:Although early screening tests are beneficial for the detection and treatment of cancers, many people have failed to participate in screening tests. The present study aims to explore the theoretical underpinning of low participation in screening programs using the method of meta-analytic structural equation modeling. It was found that the health belief model is the most adopted theoretical framework. Moreover, the intended uptake of screening was positively predicted only by cues to action, health literacy, and perceived susceptibility. As a result, a health intention model, including the three significant variables, is proposed. The practical implications of the findings are that health communication campaigns should focus on enlightening and engaging the public through all necessary means to raise awareness and transfer knowledge in relation to screening procedures as well as cancers per se.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph18052580