Medicine and Health

A population-based study on social inequality and barriers to healthcare-seeking with lung cancer symptoms

L. M. S. Sætre, S. Rasmussen, et al.

This study conducted by Lisa Maria Sele Sætre and colleagues investigates the barriers individuals face when seeking help for lung cancer symptoms and highlights the role of social inequality. Key factors include concerns about wasting a doctor's time and feelings of embarrassment, particularly among smokers and those outside the workforce.

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Abstract

This study explores barriers to contacting a general practitioner (GP) regarding lung cancer symptoms and analyzes the impact of social inequality. A nationwide survey of 69,060 Danish individuals aged ≥40 years revealed that "being too busy" and "being worried about wasting the doctor's time" were the most common barriers. Individuals out of the workforce and smokers more frequently reported "being worried about what the doctor might find" and "being too embarrassed." Significant social inequalities in healthcare-seeking were observed, highlighting the need to focus on vulnerable groups.

Publisher

npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine

Published On

Nov 05, 2022

Authors

Lisa Maria Sele Sætre, Sanne Rasmussen, Kirubakaran Balasubramaniam, Jens Søndergaard, Dorte Ejg Jarbøl

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