A Model-Based Meta-Analysis of Willingness to Participate in Cancer Screening

Guangchao Charles Feng, Zhiliang Lin, Wanhua Ou, Xianglin Su and Qing Yan
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Guangchao Charles Feng: College of Communication, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518600, China
Zhiliang Lin: School of Literature and Media, Nanfang College of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510970, China
Wanhua Ou: College of Communication, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518600, China
Xianglin Su: College of Communication, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518600, China
Qing Yan: School of Journalism and Communication, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510610, China

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 5, 1-18

Abstract: Although early screening tests are beneficial for the detection and treatment of cancers, many people have failed to participate in screening tests. The present study aims to explore the theoretical underpinning of low participation in screening programs using the method of meta-analytic structural equation modeling. It was found that the health belief model is the most adopted theoretical framework. Moreover, the intended uptake of screening was positively predicted only by cues to action, health literacy, and perceived susceptibility. As a result, a health intention model, including the three significant variables, is proposed. The practical implications of the findings are that health communication campaigns should focus on enlightening and engaging the public through all necessary means to raise awareness and transfer knowledge in relation to screening procedures as well as cancers per se.

Keywords: cancer screening; model-based meta-analysis; health belief model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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