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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024

An Implementation Evaluation of the Smartphone-Enhanced Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (SEVIA) Program for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Urban and Rural Tanzania.

Alyssa L Ferguson, Erica Erwin, Jessica Sleeth, Nicola Symonds, Sidonie Chard, Safina Yuma, Olola Oneko, Godwin Macheku, Linda Andrews, Nicola West and 3 more

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Global disparities in gynecologic cancer outcomes: A call for action.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025
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13 authors.

Alyssa L FergusonPublic Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada.
Erica ErwinDepartment of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.
Jessica SleethCanadian Cancer Trials Group, Kingston, ON K7L 2V5, Canada.
Nicola SymondsSchool of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.
Sidonie ChardRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, D02 YN77 Dublin, Ireland.
Safina YumaMinistry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children, Dodoma 40478, Tanzania.
Olola OnekoKilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi P.O. Box 3010, Tanzania.
Godwin MachekuMinistry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children, Dodoma 40478, Tanzania.
Linda AndrewsPamoja Tunaweza Women's Centre, Moshi P.O. Box 8434, Tanzania.
Nicola WestDepartment of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6771-7186
Melinda ChelvaDepartment of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.
Ophira GinsburgCenter for Global Health, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892-9760, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1384-2675
Karen YeatesDepartment of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.

Funding

Grand Challenges Canada 0774-05
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) for cervical cancer screening (CCS) in lower-resource settings; however, quality varies widely, and it is difficult to maintain a well-trained cadre of providers. The Smartphone-Enhanced Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (SEVIA) program was designed to offer secure sharing of cervical images and real-time supportive supervision to health care workers, in order to improve the quality and accuracy of visual assessment of the cervix for treatment. The purpose of this evaluation was to document early learnings from patients, providers, and higher-level program stakeholders, on barriers and enablers to program implementation.

methodsFrom 9 September to 8 December 2016, observational activities and open-ended interviews were conducted with image reviewers (n = 5), providers (n = 17), community mobilizers (n = 14), patients (n = 21), supervisors (n = 4) and implementation partners (n = 5) involved with SEVIA. Sixty-six interviews were conducted at 14 facilities, in all five of the program regions Results SEVIA was found to be a highly regarded tool for the enhancement of CCS services in Northern Tanzania. Acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, feasibility, and coverage of the intervention were highly recognized. It appeared to be an effective means of improving good clinical practice among providers and fit seamlessly into existing roles and processes. Barriers to implementation included network connectivity issues, and community misconceptions and the adoption of CCS more generally.

conclusionsSEVIA is a practical and feasible mobile health intervention and tool that is easily integrated into the National CCS program to enhance the quality of care.

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Acetic AcidEarly Detection of CancerSmartphoneUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHumansRural PopulationTanzaniaUrban PopulationAcetic Acidcervical cancerevaluationimplementation researchmHealthTanzania

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PMCPMC11277481

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