Barriers to cervical screening among older women from hard-to-reach groups: a qualitative study in England

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作者
Marlow, Laura [1 ]
McBride, Emily [1 ]
Varnes, Laura [1 ]
Waller, Jo [1 ]
机构
[1] UCL, Res Dept Behav Sci & Hlth, Canc Commun & Screening Grp, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, England
关键词
CANCER; SAMPLE;
D O I
10.1186/s12905-019-0736-z
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
BackgroundCervical screening attendance among 50-64year-olds is suboptimal. Understanding attitudes to screening and reasons for non-attendance in older women will help to identify the content of interventions for this age group. This study aimed to explore barriers to cervical screening among women aged 50-64years from hard-to-reach groups whose perspectives are often absent from research on cervical screening but are critical to developing appropriate interventions to increase engagement with the screening offer.MethodsQualitative methodology was used. Six focus groups were carried out with women aged 50-64years from lower socio-economic and ethnic minority backgrounds (n=38). Focus group discussions were recorded, transcribed verbatim and translated where necessary. Data were analysed using the Framework Approach, a type of thematic analysis.ResultsAll women had heard of cervical screening, but many felt they had poor knowledge. Women's reasons for non-attendance were wide-ranging and included discomfort and embarrassment, negative perceptions of health professionals, worry and trust in the results, concern about the procedure, idiosyncratic beliefs, and extreme negative experiences. Some women reported not receiving letters or prompts to be screened.ConclusionsInformation designed specifically for older women should ensure they understand the purpose of screening and its relevance to them. Emphasising changes to the programme that have made the experience less uncomfortable, and improved sample taker awareness of how women feel, may help to allay concerns related to previous negative experiences.
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