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Personality and the use of cancer screenings. A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

No systematic review exists synthesizing studies examining the association between personality factors and use of cancer screenings. Hence, the aim of this systematic review is to provide an overview of empirical findings from observational studies investigating the link between personality factors (in terms of agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism and openness to experience) and use of cancer screenings.

Methods

Medline, PsycInfo and CINAHL were searched using predefined search terms. Observational studies examining the link between personality factors and use of cancer screenings using validated tools were included. Study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were performed by two reviewers.

Results

In total, n = 11 studies were included in our systematic review. There is mostly inconclusive evidence regarding the link between agreeableness, neuroticism, openness to experience and the use of cancer screenings. Clearer evidence was identified for an association between increased extraversion and an increased use of cancer screenings. Moreover, the majority of studies identified a link between increased conscientiousness and an increased use of cancer screenings.

Discussion

Studies indicate that personality factors, particularly an increased extraversion and increased conscientiousness, are associated with an increased use of cancer screenings. This knowledge may be beneficial to address individuals at risk for underuse.

Prospero registration number

CRD42020176830.

SUBMITTER: Hajek A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7769487 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Personality and the use of cancer screenings. A systematic review.

Hajek André A Kretzler Benedikt B König Hans-Helmut HH

PloS one 20201228 12

<h4>Background</h4>No systematic review exists synthesizing studies examining the association between personality factors and use of cancer screenings. Hence, the aim of this systematic review is to provide an overview of empirical findings from observational studies investigating the link between personality factors (in terms of agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism and openness to experience) and use of cancer screenings.<h4>Methods</h4>Medline, PsycInfo and CINAHL were s ...[more]

PMID: 33370379

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Personality and the use of cancer screenings. A systematic review.

Background

Methods

Results

Discussion

Prospero registration number

Publications

Personality and the use of cancer screenings. A systematic review.

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