Perceived barriers to flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer among UK ethnic minority groups: a qualitative study

Source: Journal of Medical Screening, 2009, 16 (4) p. 174-179

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Date of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Evidence from existing UK screening programmes indicates disparities in uptake rates between UK ethnic minorities and the white majority population. The aim of this study was to explore barriers to the uptake of flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) screening among UK ethnic minority populations. Specifically, beliefs about bowel cancer, perceived barriers to the test and ideas about ways to increase uptake were investigated.

Length of publication: 5 pages

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BME Cancer Patient Advisory Panel Launch

Source: NHS National Cancer Action Team, 2009

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Date of publication: December 2009

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: The National Cancer Action Team is pleased to announce the launch of the National Black and Ethnic Minorities (BME) Cancer Patient Advisory Panel.The launch was celebrated today with various people representing the NHS, charities, community groups, the voluntary sector and patients.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Breast cancer incidence, stage, treatment and survival in ethnic groups in South East England

Source: British Journal of Cancer 2009 100, pp545–550.  

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal article

  

In a nutshell: The findings from this study suggest that a strategy of earlier detection should be pursued in Black and South Asian women. 

 

Length of publication: 1 page abstract

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