ArticleHealth services insights2024
Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Cervical Cancer Screening Services: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Providers' and Women's Perspectives and Experiences.
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- Psychological and sexual impact of human papillomavirus screening in women in Cameroon: a prospective cohort study.BMC women's health · 2025Trial
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Abstract
A qualitative exploration was conducted to analyse the reasons behind the low utilisation of cervical cancer screening services in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved 5 focus group discussions with 36 women, utilising maximum variation sampling to explore the effects of COVID-19 on screening coverage. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 health-care providers from primary health facilities and the provincial hospital offering screening services. The results suggest a decline in the progress of the cervical cancer screening programme due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19 which subsequently reduced women's access to screening and treatment services. It was anticipated that restoring women's confidence in adherence to screening would require time post-pandemic. Moreover, findings highlighted the potential progression of undetected precursor lesions to advanced cancer stages during non-screening periods, which may increase future cervical cancer morbidity and mortality. The findings underscore the importance of integrating cervical cancer screening messaging within broader health communication strategies to emphasise the significance of health interventions for overall well-being. This study recommends the adoption of more efficient screening methods, such as Human-Papillomavirus self-sampling to mitigate future disruptions in screening services, thereby guiding policymakers towards implementing best screening approaches.
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