Knowledge about cancer screening programmes in Sardinia

ConclusionIn order to raise knowledge and awareness about cancer screening, special attention should be paid to communication and to the use of plain language. Future action should highlight the benefit of the screening procedure and thus contributing to spread the cancer prevention culture. Gender and socioeconomic inequalities must be taken into account when planning screening communication campaigns. General practitioner are highly trusted by people.They could play a decisive role to promote screening attendance.
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research