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ArticleJournal of religion and health2023

Exploring Factors Influencing Cervical Cancer Prevention Behaviors: Unveiling Perspectives of Conservative Muslim American Women in Virginia.

Asmaa Namoos, Vanessa Sheppard, Maryam Abdelkarim, NourEldin Abosamak, Rana Ramadan, Ayaat Albayati, Tamas Gal

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Article in Journal of religion and health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Asmaa NamoosDepartment of Health Behavior Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA. Asmaa.Namoos@vcuhealth.org.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7720-0500
Vanessa SheppardDepartment of Health Behavior Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA.
Maryam AbdelkarimDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
NourEldin AbosamakDepartment of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Rana RamadanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Ayaat AlbayatiDepartment of Biology, College of Humanities and Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Tamas GalDepartment of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Virginia Commonwealth University · USAlexandria University · EG

Funding

Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health Related ResearchUL1TR002649 · NCATS · VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY · PI MOELLER, FREDERICK GERARD · 2018 to 2022
$19.1M
SUCCEED Cancer Research Education Program (CREP)P20CA264067 · NCI · VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY · PI WINN, ROBERT A. · 2021 to 2024
$845k
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002649NCATS NIH HHS UL1TR002649NCI NIH HHS P20 CA264067
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Understanding the complexities surrounding cervical cancer prevention methods and hesitancy among conservative Muslim American women is crucial in addressing health disparities. This qualitative study aimed to delve into the religious, behavioral, and socio-cultural factors influencing Muslim women's decisions regarding cervical cancer screening (CC-S) and HPV vaccination (HPV-V) in Virginia, USA. Through interviews with 10 Muslim women residing in Virginia, qualitative data were collected as part of a mixed-method cross-sectional study conducted between August and September 2021. Findings revealed that participants had limited knowledge about cervical cancer, CC-S, and HPV-V, with notable themes emerging, such as cultural influences, misconceptions, language barriers, and challenges posed by the intricate US healthcare system. Future research should focus on exploring these barriers to mitigate the impact of cervical cancer within the Muslim population.

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Papillomavirus InfectionsUterine Cervical NeoplasmsCross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CareEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansIslamQualitative ResearchVirginiaCervical cancer preventionCommunity engagementCultural normsHealth behaviorHealth disparitiesHealth educationHPV vaccinationKnowledge attitude and behaviorLanguage barriersMuslim American womenQualitative researchReligious influencesResponse biasScreening practicesSociocultural factors

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PMID37578624
PMCPMC11472277
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