A qualitative analysis of smokers’ perceptions about lung cancer screening

A qualitative analysis of smokers’ perceptions about lung cancer screening

Abstract Background In 2013, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) began recommending lung cancer screening for high risk smokers aged 55–80 years using low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan. In light of these updated recommendations, there is a need to understand smokers’ knowledge of and...

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Main Authors: Lindsay Gressard, Amy S. DeGroff, Thomas B. Richards, Stephanie Melillo, Julia Kish-Doto, Christina L. Heminger, Elizabeth A. Rohan, Kristine Gabuten Allen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Lung cancer screening
Smokers
Barriers
Patient-provider communication
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4496-0

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