ArticleHealth literacy research and practice2021
The Role of Sources and Types of Health Information in Shaping Health Literacy in Cervical Cancer Screening Among African Immigrant Women: A Mixed-Methods Study.
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- The Role of Health Information Sources on Cervical Cancer Literacy, Knowledge, Attitudes and Screening Practices in Sub-Saharan African Women: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
- Personal Networks and Cervical Cancer Screening among Black Immigrant Women.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Cervical cancer information access and dissemination strategies among rural Kenyan women: A mixed methods study.Journal of public health in Africa · 2026Article
- Barriers, facilitators, needs, and preferences in seeking information regarding cervical cancer prevention programs among Turkish, Moroccan, and Syrian immigrant women: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2025Article
- The role of culturally appropriate interpersonal communication strategies to reduce hepatitis B and liver cancer disparities.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Sociodemographics and health-literacy as predictors of cervical cancer screening practices among Haitian women: A secondary data analysis of 2016-17 DHS surveys.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- Social support and cervical cancer screening among sub-Saharan African immigrant (SAI) women.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2022Article
- Acculturation Strategies and Pap Screening Uptake among Sub-Saharan African Immigrants (SAIs).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundHealth literacy is a strong determinant of health outcomes among immigrants. How sources and types of health information influence health literacy in the context of cervical cancer screening among African immigrant women remains unknown.
objectiveThis study was undertaken to explore how various sources and types of health information influence information sharing and health literacy in the context of cervical cancer screening among African immigrant women.
methodsUsing a mixed-methods approach, a convenience sample of African immigrant women ( KEY
resultsHealth care providers (78%), women friends (46%), and internet (45%) were the most common sources of health information used by African immigrant women, followed by women relatives (32%), television (22%), social media (17%), and church (16%). Content analysis revealed that the health care provider was rated as the most credible source; personal experiences of family and friends made health information more relatable; and church was the least endorsed source. Health information presented verbally (adjusted odds ratio of 5.51,
conclusionsStudy findings suggest that verbal communication is associated with health literacy in the context of cervical cancer screening among African immigrant women. Health interventions that use peer educators (women friends and family) and incorporate verbal communication may be a more effective strategy in promoting positive cervical cancer health behaviors among African immigrant women.
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