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Sarah R Prowse1, Shaun Treweek1, María José Pavez Larrea2
1Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
Introduction:
This report provides insights from ethnic minority community members who may be under-served by the healthcare system in Northeast Scotland, focusing on how to improve the delivery of cancer screening programmes.
Methods:
A partnership approach was used to engage the public with particular emphasis on reaching Polish/Eastern European and African communities.
Results:
Key areas for improvement identified through discussion groups include communication, cultural competence, access to screening services, and knowledge-raising initiatives to help individuals navigate the UK healthcare system.
Conclusions:
These findings offer recommendations as to how healthcare systems can engage with diverse communities for meaningful reform within cancer screening programmes.
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