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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: Observational).

September 5, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Facilitators and barriers of lung cancer screening participation: umbrella and systematic review of the global evidence

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Systematic review highlights facilitators and barriers to lung cancer screening participation, suggesting improvements in healthcare delivery.

Lung cancer screening participation remains low despite significant mortality rates, emphasizing the need for improved strategies.
Over 110 million participants were included in seven reviews and 54 original studies, providing robust data on participation factors.
Analysis utilized the socio-ecological model to explore facilitators and barriers at organizational, provider, and individual levels.
Focusing on upstream factors in healthcare may enhance participation and reduce inequalities related to lung cancer screening.

Belachew et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review highlights facilitators and barriers to lung cancer screening participation, suggesting improvements in healthcare delivery.