Why the study?
Although cancer screening uptake is lower among racial and ethnic minority groups, few studies have examined whether these groups are interested in screening, which helps clarify if disparities stem from personal preference or structural barriers.
Does interest in cancer screening differ among racial and ethnic groups in adults?
Population
3,774 adults aged 18 and older from the 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey
Comparison
Racial and ethnic groups compared to non-Hispanic Whites
Design
Cross-sectional study
Key result
Non-Hispanic Black (AOR 1.72) and Hispanic (AOR 2.02) adults reported significantly higher interest in cancer screening compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
Authors
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Prompts clinicians to address structural barriers rather than interest in cancer screening; challenges consensus on drivers of racial disparities.
Does interest in cancer screening differ among racial and ethnic groups in adults?
Despite lower screening uptake, Black and Hispanic adults report higher interest in cancer screening than White adults, suggesting structural barriers rather than lack of interest drive disparities.
Ya Yang (2026) studied this question. Non-Hispanic Black (AOR 1.72) and Hispanic (AOR 2.02) adults reported significantly higher interest in cancer screening compared to non-Hispanic Whites.