Participation in bowel cancer screening : a qualitative exploration of the factors influencing participation and uptake
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Bowel cancer is major global public health problem. In the United Kingdom, it is the third most common cancer in men and women and second major cause of cancer deaths. It has been suggested that the risk of bowel cancer deaths can be reduced by 16% through regular bowel screening. However, screening uptake remains low. This research explored factors influencing participation in the NHS bowel cancer screening programme, specifically ‘the faecal occult blood test (FOBt)’ in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, (NEYH) regions. \n \nDrawing on grounded theory, (GT) a qualitative research approach enabled the development of an understanding of participants’ experience of the FOBt and the processes involved in the choices they made. Twenty-six research \nparticipants were recruited through the bowel cancer screening hub in accordance with ethical approval. Data collection was by semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. Analysis was done using grounded theory techniques of
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Bowel cancer is major global public health problem. In the United Kingdom, it is the third most common cancer in men and women and second major cause of cancer deaths. It has been suggested that the risk of bowel cancer deaths can be reduced by 16% through regular bowel screening. However, screening uptake remains low. This research explored factors influencing participation in the NHS bowel cancer screening programme, specifically ‘the faecal occult blood test (FOBt)’ in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, (NEYH) regions. \n \nDrawing on grounded theory, (GT) a qualitative research approach enabled the development of an understanding of participants’ experience of the FOBt and the processes involved in the choices they made. Twenty-six research \nparticipants were recruited through the bowel cancer screening hub in accordance with ethical approval. Data collection was by semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. Analysis was done using grounded theory techniques of
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