Challenges to Cervical Cancer in the Developing Countries: South African Context

Sibiya, Nokuthula

doi:10.5772/28277

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“…The present study found no formal system to communicate with women and remind them about the need to undergo cervical smear testing on a regular basis. A booking system can be used to increase access to screening services . A study conducted in Malaysia also showed the lack of a proper follow‐up system for women taking screening tests .…”

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Challenges in delivery and performance of a cervical cancer prevention program in the Kurdistan Region of the Iraq health system

Rasul¹,

Moghdam

Karim

et al. 2018

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Objective To investigate health‐system challenges responsible for the poor performance of a cervical cancer prevention program in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Method A qualitative study was conducted among a purposive sample of healthcare providers and female volunteers in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, between December 10, 2014, and July 23, 2016. Data were collected from participants using in‐depth semi‐structured interviews. The interviews were then transcribed and analyzed with an inductive content analysis approach. Results In total, 23 individuals completed the interviews. The participants included 8 (35%) female volunteers; 5 (22%) nurses; 4 (17%) managers; 3 (13%) doctors; and 3 (13%) gynecologists. The health‐system challenges were classified into three main categories: existence of an official reminder system, public information delivery programs, and infrastructures of facilities, which included three subcategories—cervical cancer screening center, material resources, and human resources. Conclusions The Kurdistan Region of Iraq health system faced several challenges in delivering a cervical cancer prevention program. These challenges must be addressed to improve the coverage of cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Challenges in delivery and performance of a cervical cancer prevention program in the Kurdistan Region of the Iraq health system

Rasul¹,

Moghdam

Karim

et al. 2018

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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“…Cervical cancer accounts for 275,000 deaths globally every year, out of which at least 87% deaths occur in developing countries (World Health Organization 2014). Sibiya (2012) observed that most deaths caused by cervical cancer in developing countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa, are as a result of lack of screening that permits precancerous detection and prevention at an early stage. The lack of early cervical cancer screening is usually as a result of low levels of knowledge and awareness on the disease (Nyambane, Mberia, and Ndati 2015).…”

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Challenges of Communicating Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness and Uptake in Bungoma County, Kenya

Kisiangani¹,

Gachari²,

Komen³

2019

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There have been ongoing cervical cancer campaigns in Kenya, targeting cervical cancer awareness and the need to go for cervical cancer screening (National Cervical Cancer Prevention Program, 2012). However, data depicts that there is a low level of screening and uptake among the rural population (ICO Information Centre on HPV and Cancer, 2014). This study adopted a descriptive research design, taking on qualitative data methods of focus groups discussions and in depth interviews, with a purpose of finding out the communication challenges of cervical cancer screening awareness and uptake among rural women in Bungoma County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to: find out the communication channels used during the campaigns; and to understand the challenges of communicating cervical cancer screening messages to rural women in Bungoma County. A total of 40 women were interviewed from the Mt. Elgon Constituency in Bungoman County. The data was analysed by using QSR-Nvivo. The findings of the research showed that the main communication channels of cervical cancer were media, health education, and road shows. The main communication challenges of cervical cancer screening and uptake were: lack of cervical cancer terminology; inadequate information on the communication channels; and fear among women. There were low levels of cervical cancer awareness and uptake among the participants. One of the recommendations was the need for educating media personalities and other key health informants on cervical cancer for increase in uptake of screening services.

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“…Additional identified difficulties in South Africa include competing healthcare priorities, like programmes for the management of human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis and maternal and child health, as well as poor system follow-up and referral. 3,4 Misinformation and lack of knowledge with regard to cervical cancer and cervical cancer prevention opportunities for women and healthcare workers is also of concern. [3][4][5] An estimated 8.8-million of the 11-million South African women who are eligible for cervical cancer screening 6 have not yet been screened even once in their lifetime.…”

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“…3,4 Misinformation and lack of knowledge with regard to cervical cancer and cervical cancer prevention opportunities for women and healthcare workers is also of concern. [3][4][5] An estimated 8.8-million of the 11-million South African women who are eligible for cervical cancer screening 6 have not yet been screened even once in their lifetime. The National Department of Health has set a goal for 70% (approximately 7.7-million) of eligible women to be screened by 2014.…”

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Alternative sampling methods for cervical cancer screening: practical perspectives from the laboratory

Richter

2013

Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology

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The coverage of cervical cancer screening in South Africa is inadequate, with an estimated 8.8-million unscreened women who are mainly serviced by the public health sector in lower-resourced areas. Alternative screening options need to be considered. Every step in the screening process needs to be critically evaluated to design a practical programme without a bottleneck, to deliver maximum benefit with limited available resources. Patient self-sampling has been identified as an acceptable method of specimen collection for many women. Patient selfsampling, combined with high-risk human papillomavirus-based testing, has the potential to increase cervical cancer screening coverage, especially in areas where screening is inadequate.

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Challenges to Cervical Cancer in the Developing Countries: South African Context

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

Challenges in delivery and performance of a cervical cancer prevention program in the Kurdistan Region of the Iraq health system

Challenges in delivery and performance of a cervical cancer prevention program in the Kurdistan Region of the Iraq health system

Challenges of Communicating Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness and Uptake in Bungoma County, Kenya

Alternative sampling methods for cervical cancer screening: practical perspectives from the laboratory

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