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Overcoming Cultural Barriers and Building Healthcare Trust: A Mixed Methods Study on Cervical Cancer Prevention Among Arab American Women Across Major U.S. Cities.

Lilah Khoja, Manar Zoulfikar, Layla Hak, Sabrina Yousif, Manar Aljebori, Matthew Stiffler, Madiha Tariq, Sarah Burgard, Nancy L Fleischer, Lauren P Wallner and 1 more

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Lilah KhojaDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7489-4129
Manar ZoulfikarDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Layla HakCollege of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, 804 Service Rd Suite A112, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
Sabrina YousifDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Manar AljeboriDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7486-291X
Matthew StifflerCenter for Arab Narratives at the Arab American National Museum, ACCESS, 6450 Maple St., Dearborn, MI 48126, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1120-8443
Madiha TariqOakland County Michigan Government, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Township, MI 48328, USA.
Sarah BurgardDepartment of Sociology, University of Michigan, 500 S State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Nancy L FleischerDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4371-9133
Lauren P WallnerDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Celeste Leigh PearceDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.

Funding

XenograftP30CA046592 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI Eric R. Fearon · 1988 to 2026
$178.2M
Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research N/ANCI NIH HHS P30 CA046592U-M Rogel Cancer Center P30CA046592
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUnderstanding why Arab American women have lower adherence to cervical cancer screening compared to other racial/ethnic groups is important. The study aimed to understand attitudes and knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccination among Arab American women.

methodsA mixed-method approach was employed, including nine focus groups and an online questionnaire. Demographic characteristics, medical history, screening practices, and attitudes towards HPV vaccination and HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening were assessed.

resultsFocus group participants (n = 22) demonstrated varying levels of knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV, including limited awareness of the Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Participants expressed mixed feelings about HPV self-sampling. Among questionnaire respondents (n = 25), who on average had a higher socioeconomic status than focus group participants, 73.9% had undergone a Pap test, with 94% up to date on screening. While 59% preferred self-sampling at home, almost two in five cited concerns about sample accuracy.

conclusionsOur study demonstrates the variability in attitudes and experiences towards cervical cancer screening among Arab American women, potentially driven by socioeconomic disparities. Our qualitative results suggest the need for targeted, culturally tailored health education in the Arab American community. Further research should explore effective strategies to engage this underserved group and enhance adherence to prevention programs.

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Arab Americancancer screeningcervical cancerHPVself-collectionwomen’s health

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PMID39796637
PMCPMC11718821

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