ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2024
Challenges regarding the implementation of cervical cancer screening guidelines in Limpopo province, South Africa.
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- Cervical Cancer Screening in Women Living with HIV in South Africa: Addressing Health Disparities Through Integrated Prevention Strategies.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Factors contributing to delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer in human immunodeficiency virus-positive women.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2025Article
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- Therapeutic Strategies in Advanced Cervical Cancer Detection, Prevention and Treatment.OncoTargets and therapy · 2024Review
- Assessing the Quality of the Endocervical Component: Pitfalls to Cervical Cancer Screening in Limpopo Province, South Africa.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe World Health Organization's (WHO) call to eliminate cervical cancer is essential in improving structures and processes at primary healthcare facilities by galvanising change in providing cervical cancer screening services.
aimThe main objective of this study was to explore challenges affecting the implementation of cervical cancer screening guidelines in selected districts in Limpopo Province.
settingThe study was carried out at primary health care services (PHCs) in Vhembe and Mopani districts, Limpopo province.
methodsQualitative non-experimental research design of an exploratory, descriptive and contextual nature of a qualitative paradigm to understand cervical cancer screening programme challenges from healthcare professionals' perspectives. The study population comprised two males and 16 female professional registered nurses working in Limpopo province's PHC services. The sample size was 18 professional nurses. A face-to-face interview guided by unstructured questionnaires was undertaken to elicit information regarding the implementation of cervical cancer screening services. Captured data were analysed using Tesch's open-coding method.
resultsThe study revealed that the cervical cancer guidelines were not effectively implemented as there were contradictions and gaps when applying the guidelines about the management of HIV and AIDS, age restrictions and gestation. Furthermore, structural factors contributed to the inadequacy rate and failure to reach the set targets.
conclusionPrimary health care is an essential health care and human right; therefore, the government should ensure that guidelines and policies are supported financially and that professional nurses are capacitated for the efficient implementation of services.Contribution: Addressing the inequalities in the implementation of social policies for the prevention of cervical cancer prevention and improving the nurses' knowledge and practice behaviour regarding cervical cancer prevention are imperative.
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