ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2016
Assessment of trends in socioeconomic inequalities in cancer screening services in Korea, 1998-2012.
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to examine how income-related inequalities in screening services for gastric and colorectal cancer in Korea have changed over the past decades, along with the implementation of the national cancer screening program, and also to quantify each contribution from various socio-demographic factors income-related inequalities with respect to these cancer screening services.
methodsThree cycles (1998, 2005, and 2010-2012) of Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) were utilized. To measure income-related inequalities in the use of gastric and colorectal cancer, individuals over the age of 40 and the age of 50 were included respectively, and the Concentration Index (CI) was calculated for each cycle. To identify and quantify contribution from each socio-demographic factor, decomposition of the CIs was conducted.
resultsThroughout this study, CIs and horizontal inequity indices (HIs) steadily but consistently decreased, suggesting that inequalities and inequities in participation in gastric and colorectal cancer screening were weakened after the implementation of the national public cancer screening program. Decomposition analyses revealed that whereas decreases in inequalities mostly stemmed from income and educational levels; higher income and better education levels are still major contributors to the observed inequalities that influence participation in cancer screening services in Korea.
conclusionOur empirical findings suggest that, although the policy of reducing out-of-pocket payment for cancer screening may contribute to the observed decreases in inequality, it alone is not likely to completely eliminate inequality. Further research is required to identify barriers that prevent people with lower socioeconomic status from participation in cancer screening, which allows equal access for equal need.
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