Publications by authors named "Vassiliki Karampoiki"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess cancer screening coverage among 7012 adults in Greece, utilizing various tests such as mammography, prostate exams, and skin checks.
- - While a high percentage of participants (88% of men and 93% of women) expressed interest in cancer screening, actual consultation rates for screening were low, with less than 2% reporting screenings for colorectal or skin cancers.
- - The findings suggest that the current cancer screening efforts in Greece are lacking, highlighting major gaps in recommended test performances and a need for prioritization in screening initiatives.
Objective: To assess whether the proportion of primary care physicians implementing full body skin examination (FBSE) to screen for melanoma changed over time.
Methods: Meta-regression analyses of available data.
Data Sources: MEDLINE, ISI, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.
Background: Primary cancer prevention is offered by the Greek health care system to the population on an opportunistic basis. This means that screening depends on advice from primary care providers and on individuals' request for screening, since a centralized invitational register is lacking. In planning preventive services, an accurate identification of baseline levels of performance for preventive activities is fundamental, so that realistic goals can be set.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in European countries. Differences in screening implementation may explain USA vs. European survival differences.
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