Journal of Medical Screening 2009 (Volume 16 No 4) Contents Page
Fade Skinny: Evidence from existing UK screening programmes indicates disparities in uptake rates between UK ethnic minorities and the white majority population. Looks at beliefs about bowel cancer, perceived barriers to the test and ideas about ways to increase uptake. Finds most barriers were shared by all ethnic groups but health educators should supplement approaches designed for the majority to incorporate the specific needs of individual minority groups to ensure equitable access.
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