Table 5.
Availability and accommodation barriers reported in the 67 articles reviewed
| Characteristic of the publication | Number of publications (%) | Publication reference number in Appendix 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic location | ||
| Rural environment | 9 (13) | 10, 20, 22, 23, 27, 30, 48, 61, 63 |
| Lack of screening clinics or mobile screening units | 17 (25) | 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 23, 28, 33, 40, 49, 50, 61, 62 |
| Hours of opening | ||
| Inconvenience of clinic time/limited opening times | 3 (4) | 1, 8, 15 |
| Appointment mechanisms | ||
| Lack of clarity or inconsistency regarding screening appointments | 2 (3) | 19, 26 |
| Transport | ||
| Distance/travel to reach Screening | 18 (27) | 1, 3, 5, 14, 24, 26, 29, 30, 32, 40, 41, 44, 48, 56, 58, 61, 63, 67 |
| Mobility | ||
| Unpredictability of public transport or lack of it | 7 (10) | 14, 15, 26, 32, 41, 44, 63 |
| Absence of road/path for vehicle | 3 (4) | 15, 32, 44 |
| Accommodation | ||
| Screening hospital/screening room not wheelchair friendly | 1 (1) | 32 |