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SUBMITTER: McBride KA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6407106 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
McBride Kate A KA Fleming Catharine A K CAK George Emma S ES Steiner Genevieve Z GZ MacMillan Freya F
International journal of environmental research and public health 20190213 4
Obesity in Australia is rising rapidly, and is a major public health concern. Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer and worsens associated outcomes, yet breast screening participation rates in Australia are suboptimal and can be lower in higher risk, obese women. This study qualitatively explored barriers to breast screening participation in obese women in Australia. In-depth interviews (<i>n</i> = 29), were conducted with obese women (body mass index ≥ 30) and key health providers. A disc ...[more]