Comparing the Information Experience of Women Invited for Cervical Screening for the First Time in 1994 with 2001

Duggal, Harsh; Olowokure, Babatunde; Caswell, M.; Wardle, Sue

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“…In our study, patient compliance was the single greatest contributing factor to the development of cervical cancer, being identified as the principle factor in 45% of cases and a contributing factor in a further 11.4%. Factors associated with non‐compliance with cervical screening are well recognised, in particular anxiety and embarrassment, 19 and it appears that the level of knowledge and understanding of women is not improving with time 20 . Many strategies have been employed to overcome the obstacle of compliance at the screening and referral level, including reminder letters and phone calls, detailed information leaflets and pre‐colposcopy discussion sessions 21,22 .…”

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Implementing the national invasive cervical cancer audit: a local perspective

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Askew

et al. 2010

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Implementing the national invasive cervical cancer audit: a local perspective

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Pearmain

Askew

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“…Differences in local result notification strategies have previously been described11 17 23 despite the existence since 1997 of national screening guidelines for the provision of written information 24. Variable result communication is not unique to the UK setting 6 8 25 – 27.…”

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“…Few studies have investigated the routine delivery of result information across the NHSCSP, although some have described methods by which specific groups of women in different areas are informed of results 11 17. A questionnaire survey of general practices within a single health authority (Nottingham) showed that the method and content of communications imparting mild or borderline screening test results varied widely 11.…”

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“…A questionnaire survey of general practices within a single health authority (Nottingham) showed that the method and content of communications imparting mild or borderline screening test results varied widely 11. Similarly, a separate study investigating the information experiences of women invited for cervical screening for the first time in 1994 compared with 2001 highlighted the use of different result communication methods 17. Women’s views of screening result communication were not explored in either of these studies.…”

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Cervical screening result communication: a focus-group investigation of English women's experiences and needs

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Austoker

Marsh

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Quality and Safety in Health Care

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The timely provision of appropriate information is an important aspect of any screening programme. Our findings suggest that there is scope for improvement in both the delivery and content of cervical screening result notifications. Regular review of patient result-giving strategies on the part of screening centres and general practices could help ensure that screening programme standards for written information are met. Enhanced communication between primary care teams and screening centres could facilitate the provision of consistent and clear result messages thereby improving women's cervical screening experiences.

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How can young women be encouraged to attend cervical cancer screening? Suggestions from face-to-face and internet focus group discussions with 30-year-old women in Stockholm, Sweden

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Background . Cervical cancer screening (CCS) using Pap-smears has been carried out for decades and is still an essential tool for secondary cancer prevention. Focus has traditionally been on what hinders women ' s attendance, instead of researching this issue from a positive standpoint, i.e. what factors encourage women to take a Pap-smear? In this article, we therefore explore issues that 30-year-old women have addressed as encouraging CCS attendance, with particular focus on aspects susceptible to intervention. Material and methods . Through the population-based cervical cancer screening (PCCSP) registry in Stockholm, Sweden, a stratifi ed random sampling technique was used to recruit women from the same birth cohort with varied CCS histories and results. Nine face-to-face focus groups discussions (FGDs) and 30 internet-based FGDs were conducted with a total of 138 women aged 30. Qualitative analysis was inspired by interpretative description, to generate clinically relevant and useful data. Results . In general, these women expressed positive views about the PCCSP as an existing service, regardless of screening history. They described a wide range of factors encompassing the entire screening trajectory from invitation through follow-up which could motivate young women to CCS participation, including social marketing. Many of the suggestions related to individualization of the PCCSP, as well as a need to understand the relationship between human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervical cancer. Discusssion. These results are discussed in terms of the inherent tension between population-based public health initiatives and individually-oriented health care provision. Many suggestions given are already incorporated into the existing Stockholm-Gotland screening program, although this information may not reach women who need it. New research should test whether systematic information on HPV may provide a missing link in motivating young women to attend CCS, and which of their suggestions can serve to increase CCS participation.Cervical cancer screening (CCS) using the Pap-smear has been carried out for decades and is still an essential tool for secondary cancer prevention, despite the advent of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines for primary prevention [1]. As a consequence of the marketing of the HPV vaccination, much recent literature focuses on women ' s knowledge and attitudes to HPV and vaccines, with CCS receiving less attention, despite the decrease in attendance among younger women [2]. The perspectives of women already potentially exposed to HPV (i.e. those with sexual experience) who will not receive maximum benefi t from the existing vaccines and for whom continued CCS attendance will be particularly necessary are still lacking. For these women, the most central factor in preventing cervical cancer remains screening attendance [3].Numerous factors have been implicated in relation to non-attendance in CCS, including demographic factors like age [4] [8] is indicative of this trend, as she considers a nu...

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Comparing the Information Experience of Women Invited for Cervical Screening for the First Time in 1994 with 2001

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Implementing the national invasive cervical cancer audit: a local perspective

Implementing the national invasive cervical cancer audit: a local perspective

Cervical screening result communication: a focus-group investigation of English women's experiences and needs

How can young women be encouraged to attend cervical cancer screening? Suggestions from face-to-face and internet focus group discussions with 30-year-old women in Stockholm, Sweden

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