Satisfacción de las mujeres con la duración del proceso de valoración adicional en el cribado mamográfico
ResumenObjetivosConocer los factores asociados a la satisfacción con la duración del proceso de valoración adicional en el cribado mamográfico.MétodosEstudio transversal descriptivo y multivariado mediante encuesta telefónica a una muestra representativa de mujeres (N=316) participantes en el Programa de Prevención del Cáncer de Mama de la Comunidad Valenciana, que requirieron valoración adicional mediante pruebas complementarias para confirmar el diagnóstico. Análisis descriptivo mediante tablas de contingencia (p<0,05) y de asociación mediante odds ratio (OR) con modelos de regresión logística (intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC95%]).ResultadosLa satisfacción con la duración del proceso f…
Participación informada en el Programa de Prevención del Cáncer Colorrectal de la Comunidad Valenciana desde una perspectiva de género
Abstract Objective: To examine the factors that influence informed participation in a Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme (CRCSP) from a gender perspective. Methods: Cross-sectional telephone survey directed to men and women invited to participate (2009-2010) in the Valencian Community CRCSP (Spain). Sample size: 785 subjects. Outcome variables: participation in CRCSP and being informed. Bivariate and multivariate analysis using logistic regression models (95% confidence interval [95%CI], p <0.05). Results: Being a woman (odds ratio [OR]: 1.52; 95%CI: 1.06-2.19), receiving information from a general practitioner (OR: 1.64; 95%CI: 1.05-2.55) and being informed (OR: 1.54; 95%CI: 1.08-2.21) …
Informed participation in the Valencian Community Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme from a gender perspective.
Abstract Objective: To examine the factors that influence informed participation in a Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme (CRCSP) from a gender perspective. Methods: Cross-sectional telephone survey directed to men and women invited to participate (2009-2010) in the Valencian Community CRCSP (Spain). Sample size: 785 subjects. Outcome variables: participation in CRCSP and being informed. Bivariate and multivariate analysis using logistic regression models (95% confidence interval [95%CI], p <0.05). Results: Being a woman (odds ratio [OR]: 1.52; 95%CI: 1.06-2.19), receiving information from a general practitioner (OR: 1.64; 95%CI: 1.05-2.55) and being informed (OR: 1.54; 95%CI: 1.08-2.21) …
To participate or not? Giving voice to gender and socio-economic differences in colorectal cancer screening programmes
This paper examines the influence of gender and socio-economic status (SES) on participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Qualitative study with eight focus groups comprised of participants and non-participants in a CRC screening programme in Valencia (Spain), structural sample design and discursive analysis by gender, SES and participation. Non-participants and those with lower SES tended to have less knowledge about both the disease and the programme. Reasons for participation varied according to gender: women were motivated because they value the importance of self-care and early detection in order to prevent personal and family suffering while men were encouraged by their partn…
Inequalities in the participation and outcomes of breast cancer screening programs in Valencia, Spain
Abstract Background Breast cancer remains the most frequent tumour and first cancer related cause of death in the Valencian Community. Despite most of the population being aware of the existence of breast cancer screening programs (BCSP), there are great differences in uptake that are likely attributed to social determinants. The objective of this study, alligning with SDGs 3 and 10, is to assess inequalities in breast cancer screening uptake, diagnosis and treatment delay in the city of Valencia. Methods The population of study included 128 123 women invited to participate in the BCSP in the city of Valencia between 2014 and 2016. Uptake, diagnosis and treatment delay were assessed as outc…
La participación y la participación informada en el Programa de Prevención del Cáncer Colorrectal de la Comunitat Valenciana desde la perspectiva de equidad y género
Justificación: Para lograr un adecuado balance entre los beneficios y efectos adversos de los programas de cribado del cáncer colorrectal (CCR) es importante conseguir una elevada participación en estos programas, fomentar que esta participación sea informada y garantizar la equidad de acceso. La participación en el Programa de Prevención del Cáncer Colorrectal (PPCCR) de la Comunitat Valenciana (CV) todavía no alcanza las recomendaciones de la Unión Europea, y es mayor en mujeres que en hombres. Objetivo: Conocer los factores que influyen en la participación y la participación informada en el PPCCR de la CV desde una perspectiva de equidad y género. Metodología: Estudio observacional trans…
Motivos de participación en el Programa de Prevención del Cáncer Colorrectal de la Comunidad Valenciana según sexo, edad y clase social
Objective: To know the reasons to participate or not in a colorectal cancer (CCR) screening programme and to analyze the differences by sex, age and social class. Methods: Cross-sectional study by a telephone survey directed to a sample of men and women aged between 50-74 year old, participants (n = 383) and non participants (n = 383) in the CCR screening programme of Valencian Community. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression models estimating the Odds Ratio (p < 0.05). Results: The main reasons to participate are "it is important for health" (97.9 %) and "the test is easy" (97.6 %); and to non participate are "no CCR symptoms" (49.7 %) and "didn't receive invitation letter" (48.3 %)…