Strategies for Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening Amongst First Nations Communities in Northwest Ontario, Canada.
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| Title: | Strategies for Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening Amongst First Nations Communities in Northwest Ontario, Canada. |
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| Authors: | Maar, Marion (AUTHOR), Wakewich, Pamela (AUTHOR), Wood, Brianne (AUTHOR), Severini, Alberto (AUTHOR), Little, Julian (AUTHOR), Burchell, Ann N. (AUTHOR), Ogilvie, Gina (AUTHOR), Zehbe, Ingeborg (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Health Care for Women International. Apr2016, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p478-495. 18p. 2 Diagrams. |
| Subjects: | Indigenous peoples, Action research, Focus groups, Health education, Interviewing, Research methodology, Motivation (Psychology), Pap test, Research funding, Wit & humor, Women's health, Cervix uteri tumors, Qualitative research, Thematic analysis, Data analysis software, Medical coding, Early detection of cancer, Diagnosis |
| Geographic Terms: | Ontario |
| Abstract: | The high burden of cervical cancer in Indigenous populations worldwide is due to underscreening and inadequate follow-up. Using qualitative, participatory action research, we interviewed health care staff to identify ways to increase screening recruitment in First Nations communities in Northwest Ontario, Canada. Our findings suggest the value of a multilevel social–ecological model to promote behavioral changes at the community, health care service and stakeholder, and decision-maker level. Participants emphasized the central role of First Nations women as nurturers of life and for the well-being of their family members. They stressed the importance of building awareness and motivation for cervical cancer screening through various activities including continuous education, hosting screening events specifically for women, improving the attitude and service of health care providers, and promoting screening tools and policies that complement and are respectful of First Nations women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The high burden of cervical cancer in Indigenous populations worldwide is due to underscreening and inadequate follow-up. Using qualitative, participatory action research, we interviewed health care staff to identify ways to increase screening recruitment in First Nations communities in Northwest Ontario, Canada. Our findings suggest the value of a multilevel social–ecological model to promote behavioral changes at the community, health care service and stakeholder, and decision-maker level. Participants emphasized the central role of First Nations women as nurturers of life and for the well-being of their family members. They stressed the importance of building awareness and motivation for cervical cancer screening through various activities including continuous education, hosting screening events specifically for women, improving the attitude and service of health care providers, and promoting screening tools and policies that complement and are respectful of First Nations women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07399332 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07399332.2014.959168 |
