Inequalities in cancer screening participation: A sociological approach at the crossroads of individual and contextual determinants

Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening are implemented as population-based preventive measures in many countries. Namely, these are offered to all asymptomatic individuals in target populations by doctors or screening programmes, following screening guidelines. Inequalities in cancer screening participation were reported across and within European countries. This dissertation examines how individual and contextual factors shape screening inequalities, as opposed to previous studies which have focused on individual-level determinants. Results show that not only socioeconomic status, b... Mehr ...