Depressive symptoms, neuroticism, and participation in breast and cervical cancer screening: Cross-sectional and prospective evidence from UK Biobank.

Claire L Niedzwiedz Kathyrn A RobbSrinivasa Vittal KatikireddiJill P PellDaniel J Smith

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2019)

More severe depressive symptoms may be a barrier for breast and cervical screening and could be an indicator for more proactive strategies to improve uptake.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
cross sectional
cervical cancer screening
social support
sleep quality
physical activity
early onset