Lower screening uptake could impact cancer survival in rural areas. This systematic review
sought studies comparing rural/urban uptake of colorectal, cervical and breast cancer …

Despite the importance of timely diagnosis and access to treatment, previous studies have
not adequately explored help-seeking behavior in cancer treatment among rural and remote …

Hip fractures are a major public health concern. Number of hip fractures cases increased by
20% from 2012 to 2018. Factors associated with post-fracture mortality included men, those …

Background Internationally, colorectal cancer screening participation remains low despite
the availability of home‐based testing and numerous interventions to increase uptake. To be …

Objective To develop and test a psychometric instrument for measuring common barriers to
completing and returning home bowel cancer screening kits. Methods One hundred and ten …

Objectives To measure rates of detection via screening, perceived self‐imposed delays in
seeking medical attention, and support seeking in a sample of regional and remote people …

Preventive healthcare behavior (PHB) refers to actions taken by consumers to avert possible
incidences of lifestyle diseases. Over the years, diverse approaches have been used to …

(1) Background: Cancer screening tests discover cancer at early stages, even before
symptoms appear. When abnormal tissues or a malignant mass is found early, treatment …

Background Participation in bowel cancer screening programs remains poor in many
countries. Knowledge of geographical variation in participation rates may help design …

Background Understanding the psychological wellbeing of people with cancer is a key
component of assessment and intervention in quality cancer care. However, the unique …