Available Online: 25 Aug 2026
Understanding factors affecting participation rates and facilitators of compliance in breast screening programme in the UK: A cross-sectional mixed methods study
Volume 1
Globally, breast cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer in women, with evidence showing that the participation rates of the National Health Service (NHS) breast screening program continue to fall below the national target. This study investigates factors influencing participation rates and facilitators of compliance. A cross-sectional, mixed-methods study involving 73 eligible women aged 50-70, living in the UK. Results show that most participants (97%) regularly attended screening appointments when invited,..