Applying the Fuzzy Delphi Method for determining socio-ecological factors that influence adherence to mammography screening in rural areas of Mexico

• Published in: Cadernos de saúde pública Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 245 - 258
• Main Authors: Sánchez-Lezama, Ana Paola, Cavazos-Arroyo, Judith, Albavera-Hernández, Cidronio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: Brazil Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz 01.02.2014; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
• Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis; Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control; Delphi Technique; Early Detection of Cancer; Female; Humans; Male; Mammography; Mamografia; Mass Screening - methods; Metodos; Mexico; PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH; Rural Population; Socioeconomic Factors; Zonas Rurales; Mexico; Rural Areas; Metodos; Mammography; Zonas Rurais; Mamografia; Methods; Zonas Rurales

In Mexico, regular participation in mammography screening is low, despite higher survival rates. The objective of our research is to highlight healthcare procedures to be optimized and target areas to encourage investment and to raise awareness about the benefits of early diagnosis. Those socio-ecol...