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Research Article: Cancer risk factors and access to cancer prevention services for people experiencing homelessness: a scoping review protocol

Date Published: 2023-08-18

Abstract:
Introduction Homelessness is a complex social issue that significantly impairs the health of those affected. People experiencing homelessness (PEH) have a higher prevalence of adverse health outcomes, including premature mortality, compared with the general population, with cancer being the second-leading cause of death. The objective of this scoping review is to map the evidence to assess the exposure of PEH to known cancer risk factors and identify barriers and facilitators PEH experience in accessing cancer prevention services. Methods and analysis This scoping review will be conducted in line with the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for scoping reviews. For a time window from the date of database establishment until 20 February 2023, the research team will create a detailed search strategy and apply it to the following databases: CINAHL, Embase, Global Index Medicus, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. In addition, we will search OpenGrey and Google for grey literature and contact non-governmental organisations to request relevant reports. In the first stage, eligibility criteria will be assessed through a blinded title/abstract assessment, and following this assessment, a full-text screening will be performed. Subsequently, the research team will perform the data extraction and synthesise all relevant information in relation to the scoping review question. Ethics and dissemination As this protocol does not involve gathering primary data, ethical approval is not necessary. The results of this review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and on institutional websites.

Introduction:
Globally, cancer is a pressing public health issue affecting millions of people each year. 1–5 Although anyone can be impacted by cancer, specific population subgroups, such as people experiencing homelessness (PEH), face a higher risk of developing the disease. 6–8 Homelessness is a multifaceted social issue characterised by a lack of stable, safe or adequate housing resulting from various economic, social and health-related factors. 9 10 Higher prevalence of cancer and higher rates of cancer-related mortality…

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