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. 2016 Apr;33(Suppl 3):19S–23S.

Table 1.

Barriers to Screening

Patient Barriers
  • Lack of information and education about disease

  • Cultural beliefs limiting physician contact

  • Preference for alternative therapy

  • Fear of stigmatization

  • Cost

Provider Barriers
  • Lack of knowledge of who should be screened

  • Communication and linguistic difficulties

Environmental Barriers
  • Lack of access to routine care

  • Lack of insurance

  • Difficultly accessing health system

  • Lack of social support