Breast cancer screening disparities between women with and without disabilities: A national database study in South Korea.
Dong Wook ShinJonghan YuJuhee ChoSe Kyung LeeJin Hyung JungKyungdo HanSo Young KimJung Eun YooKyoung Eun YeobYeon Yong KimJong Heon ParkJong-Hyock ParkIchiro KawachiPublished in: Cancer (2020)
Even without a cost barrier, significant disparities were found in breast cancer screening participation, especially in women with severe disabilities and brain-related and/or mental disabilities. Policy efforts, such as ensuring the accessibility of information and equipment, transportation support, and access to a usual source of care, should be made to decrease this disparity.
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