Culture of Prevention and Early Disease Detection of Cancer in Russia
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Academic Unit
College of Arts and Sciences
Publication Date
2021
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This study analyzed the early cancer detection in Russia. Using data from the Russian Ministry of Health from 2005 to 2016, this study aims to evaluate relationships between the number of patients diagnosed with I-II stage of cancer with the number of preventive visits, screening tests, and expedited access to specialists. The results of de-trending time-series model indicate that the number of specialists in outpatient facilities and the number of patients' preventive visits positively affect the number of patients diagnosed with cancer for the first time and the number of patients diagnosed with I-II degree cancer. The Russian Federation's experience suggests that early detection of cancer can be achieved by increasing the number of early cancer screening facilities, providing free screening, and moderating geographical and time constraints that prevent people of different geographic and socio-economic backgrounds from being screened. Another strategy includes dispelling myths associated with cancer screening, fostering outreach and patient education, and assuring availability and timely referrals to specialists and laboratory work.
Journal Title
Social Science & Medicine
Volume
277
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113905
Recommended Citation
Rekhter, Natalia and Ermasova, Natalia, "Culture of Prevention and Early Disease Detection of Cancer in Russia" (2021). Faculty Authors and Creators Reception. 266.
https://opus.govst.edu/fac/266