Association between gratitude trait and participation in breast and cervical cancer screening: a cross-sectional study in Japan

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Breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of mortality among female, yet screening participation in Japan remains below 50%. The impact of positive psychological factors such as gratitude on screening attendance is unexplored. This cross-sectional analysis targeted females without a history of cancer. Breast cancer screening attendance was 48.6% Among 6,070 females aged 40–69, while cervical cancer screening attendance was 46.0% among 11,550 females aged 20–69. Middle tertile and upper tertile of gratitude trait were associated with higher prevalence ratios for screening attendance in both cancer types. This study highlights the need for further research into the role of positive psychological factors in promoting preventive health behaviors.