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Motivations and experiences of women who accessed "see and treat" cervical cancer prevention services in Zambia.

Motivations and experiences of women who accessed "see and treat" cervical cancer prevention services in Zambia.

Authors :
White HL
Mulambia C
Sinkala M
Mwanahamuntu MH
Parham GP
Kapambwe S
Moneyham L
Kempf MC
Chamot E
White, Heather L
Mulambia, Chishimba
Sinkala, Moses
Mwanahamuntu, Mulindi H
Parham, Groesbeck P
Kapambwe, Sharon
Moneyham, Linda
Kempf, Mirjam C
Chamot, Eric
Source :
Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. Jun2012, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p91-98. 8p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

<bold>Background: </bold>In Zambia, a country with a generalized HIV epidemic, age-adjusted cervical cancer incidence is among the highest worldwide. In 2006, the University of Alabama at Birmingham-Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia and the Zambian Ministry of Health launched a visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) -based "see and treat" cervical cancer prevention program in Lusaka. All services were integrated within existing government-operated primary health care facilities.<bold>Objective: </bold>Study aims were to (i) identify women's motivations for cervical screening, (ii) document women's experiences with screening and (iii) describe the potentially reciprocal influences between women undergoing cervical screening and their social networks.<bold>Design and Methods: </bold>Focus group discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews (IDI) were conducted with women who accepted screening and with care providers. Low-level content analysis was performed to identify themes evoked by participants. Between September 2009 and July 2010, 60 women and 21 care providers participated in 8 FGD and 10 IDI.<bold>Results: </bold>Women presented for screening with varying needs and expectations. A majority discussed their screening decisions and experiences with members of their social networks. Key reinforcing factors and obstacles to VIA screening were identified.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Interventions are needed to gain support for the screening process from influential family members and peers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0167482X
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
104435810
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/0167482X.2012.656161