About this Research Topic
Cancer screening is a critical component in the fight against cancer, offering significant potential to reduce both the incidence and the economic burden of the disease. Over recent decades, governments and health organizations have heavily invested in organized, population-based cancer screening programs. Despite the proven effectiveness and social importance of these programs, a significant challenge remains in achieving comprehensive coverage among eligible populations. This challenge is compounded by behavioral biases and socio-economic factors that deter participation. Recent studies have highlighted the efficacy of various institutional interventions aimed at increasing participation rates, such as targeted communication campaigns and the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to facilitate easier access to screening services. However, there remains a gap in understanding the full range of psychological and socio-economic determinants that influence participation, as well as the effectiveness of different intervention strategies. Addressing these gaps is crucial for enhancing the reach and impact of cancer screening programs.
This research topic aims to explore the determinants of participation in cancer screening programs and evaluate the effectiveness of various institutional interventions designed to promote these programs. The objective is to gather theoretical and empirical insights into the socio-economic and psychological factors that influence participation, as well as to assess the impact of innovative strategies aimed at overcoming barriers to screening. By examining these aspects, the research seeks to contribute to the development of more effective policies and interventions that can increase participation rates and improve public health outcomes.
To gather further insights in the domain of cancer screening participation, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Theoretical and empirical studies on socio-economic factors and psychological biases affecting participation in cancer screening.
• Field experiments and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy of institutional interventions in cancer screening.
• Laboratory and survey experiments exploring psychological determinants of health behaviors related to screening.
• Analyses of socio-economic datasets providing insights into factors influencing cancer screening participation.
• Systematic reviews of socio-economic and psychological research related to cancer screening.
This research topic aims to explore the determinants of participation in cancer screening programs and evaluate the effectiveness of various institutional interventions designed to promote these programs. The objective is to gather theoretical and empirical insights into the socio-economic and psychological factors that influence participation, as well as to assess the impact of innovative strategies aimed at overcoming barriers to screening. By examining these aspects, the research seeks to contribute to the development of more effective policies and interventions that can increase participation rates and improve public health outcomes.
To gather further insights in the domain of cancer screening participation, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Theoretical and empirical studies on socio-economic factors and psychological biases affecting participation in cancer screening.
• Field experiments and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy of institutional interventions in cancer screening.
• Laboratory and survey experiments exploring psychological determinants of health behaviors related to screening.
• Analyses of socio-economic datasets providing insights into factors influencing cancer screening participation.
• Systematic reviews of socio-economic and psychological research related to cancer screening.
Keywords: Behavioral Cancer Screening, preventive medicine, promotion of health behaviors, cognitive and evaluative biases in health behaviors, field and laboratory studies.
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