Psychosocial factors that influence men's help‐seeking for cancer symptoms: a systematic synthesis of mixed methods research
Objective Effectiveness of cancer control partly depends upon early identification and
treatment. Men appear to be more likely to delay help‐seeking for symptoms, resulting in …
treatment. Men appear to be more likely to delay help‐seeking for symptoms, resulting in …
Applying symptom appraisal models to understand sociodemographic differences in responses to possible cancer symptoms: a research agenda
KL Whitaker, SE Scott, J Wardle - British journal of cancer, 2015 - nature.com
Background: Sociodemographic inequalities in the stage of diagnosis and cancer survival
may be partly due to differences in the appraisal interval (time from noticing a bodily change …
may be partly due to differences in the appraisal interval (time from noticing a bodily change …
Attitudes towards lung cancer screening in socioeconomically deprived and heavy smoking communities: informing screening communication
SL Quaife, LAV Marlow, A McEwen… - Health …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background While discussion continues over the future implementation of lung cancer
screening, low participation from higher risk groups could limit the effectiveness of any …
screening, low participation from higher risk groups could limit the effectiveness of any …
Stigma as a barrier to diagnosis of lung cancer: patient and general practitioner perspectives
The prognosis for people with lung cancer may be worsened by delays in seeking medical
help following the onset of symptoms. Previous research has highlighted that patients' …
help following the onset of symptoms. Previous research has highlighted that patients' …
Responding to symptoms suggestive of lung cancer: a qualitative interview study
Background Late diagnosis of lung cancer can impact on survival rates. Patients delay
seeking help for a number of reasons. This study explored symptom appraisal and help …
seeking help for a number of reasons. This study explored symptom appraisal and help …
[HTML][HTML] Awareness and help-seeking for early signs and symptoms of lung cancer: a qualitative study with high-risk individuals
Purpose Lung cancer is the most common malignancy and the leading cause of cancer
death globally. Lung cancer incidence and mortality are highest among socioeconomically …
death globally. Lung cancer incidence and mortality are highest among socioeconomically …
The barriers to initiating lung cancer care in low-and middle-income countries
B Lubuzo, T Ginindza, K Hlongwana - Pan African Medical Journal, 2020 - ajol.info
Lung cancer in low-and middle-income countries is the leading and the second leading
cause of cancer deaths in males and females, respectively. This, in part, is due to late …
cause of cancer deaths in males and females, respectively. This, in part, is due to late …
Knowledge of the signs and symptoms and risk factors of lung cancer in Australia: mixed methods study
Background Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia. There is potential
that health promotion about the risks and warning signs of lung cancer could be used to …
that health promotion about the risks and warning signs of lung cancer could be used to …
Smokers are less likely than non-smokers to seek help for a lung cancer 'alarm'symptom
CF Smith, KL Whitaker, K Winstanley, J Wardle - Thorax, 2016 - thorax.bmj.com
Background The majority (> 85%) of lung cancer cases are linked with smoking, and
prognosis is poor because it is often diagnosed at a late stage. One contributor to late-stage …
prognosis is poor because it is often diagnosed at a late stage. One contributor to late-stage …
[HTML][HTML] Does gender matter? An analysis of men's and women's accounts of responding to symptoms of lung cancer
Men are often portrayed-in research studies,'common-sense'accounts and popular media-as
reluctant users of health services. They are said to avoid going to the GP whenever possible …
reluctant users of health services. They are said to avoid going to the GP whenever possible …