Table 1 Characteristics of the experts (N=24) participating in both rounds survey
Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
Gender | |
Female | 10 (42) |
Male | 14 (58) |
Continents | |
Asia | 4 (17) |
Africa | 2 (8) |
Central and South America | 5 (21) |
Europe | 7 (29) |
North America | 5 (21) |
Oceania | 1 (4) |
Current affiliation type (primary affiliation only) | |
National academic/research/public health institution | 12 (50) |
International academic/research/public health organization | 7 (29) |
Ministry of Health/Health Authority | 3 (13) |
Other | 2 (8) |
Key areas of expertise (multiple responses allowed) | |
Cancer epidemiology/public health | 22 (92) |
Planning and management of cancer screening programme | 17 (71) |
Providing cancer screening related services | 9 (38) |
Cancer screening evaluation/quality assurance | 19 (79) |
Other | 3 (13) |
Years of experience related to cancer screening | |
<10 years | 3 (13) |
10–19 years | 7 (29) |
20–29 years | 8 (33) |
30 years or more | 6 (25) |