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Cervical cancer screenings missed for practical not emotional reasons
Many women who miss cervical cancer screenings may do so for practical reasons, rather than through fear or embarrassment, according to a study.
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The research published in Journal of Medical Screening found women who said they rarely or never voted in elections were more likely to be overdue for screening and could be simply too busy for either activity.
The association was strongest in women aged 26-44, said the Cancer Research UK charity team.
Researcher Dr Jo Waller said: “In terms of the correlation between voting and screening attendance, it may be that as both activities require a degree of organisation, women who do not manage to vote because of busy lives may also be unlikely to attend screening.
“These results are encouraging. In the past, it was thought that emotional factors such as concern about embarrassment and pain were the best predictors. Minimising practical difficulties is a more achievable goal,” said Dr Waller.
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