Factors involved in Cancer Screening Participation: Multilevel Mediation Model

TL;DR

This study uses a multilevel mediation model to identify key socioeconomic and educational factors influencing cancer screening participation in Korea, highlighting areas for targeted health interventions.

Contribution

It introduces a multilevel mediation approach and a composite socioeconomic status index to better understand factors affecting screening participation.

Findings

Higher education and income levels increase screening participation.

Nutritional education status significantly influences screening behavior.

Targeted health campaigns can improve screening rates.

Abstract

In this paper, we identify the factors associated with cancer screening participation in Korea. We expand upon previous studies through a multilevel mediation model and a composite regional socioeconomic status index which combines education level and income level. Results of the model indicate that education level, nutritional education status and income level are significantly associated with cancer screening participation. With our findings in mind, we recommend health authorities to increase promotional health campaigns toward certain at-risk groups and expand the availability of nutrition education programs.