Insights into the Refusal of Free Screening Mammograms: Exploring Contributing Factors.
Bader AlshamsanTasneem AlajlanAhlam AlsalhiUnaib RabbaniPublished in: Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press) (2024)
The refusal rate for SMG in the Qassim region aligns closely with rates observed in developed countries. Despite this progress, significant barriers to SMG uptake persist, and tailored interventions targeting specific demographic groups and addressing these barriers are essential to improving screening participation, promoting a culture of proactive screening behavior, and ensuring equitable access to screening services for all eligible women.