Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, yet many cases can be detected early through screening. However, not everyone who is eligible for screening takes advantage of it. This study aims to understand people’s health habits, awareness of lung cancer screening, and how often it is used. By gathering this information, researchers hope to create better ways to encourage adults at risk, especially those with a history of smoking, to get screened for lung cancer. Screening can save lives, but it’s important to learn what might stop people from getting tested and how to address those barriers.

A key focus of this research is understanding how factors like stigma and mistrust of the medical system may affect lung cancer screening, particularly among different racial and ethnic groups. The study includes individuals with diverse smoking histories, such as current and former smokers who have smoked at least 20 packs of cigarettes over their lifetime. Identifying these challenges will help researchers and policymakers to develop new strategies to help high-risk adults access these lifesaving screening tools.

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