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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2025

Counselling to Screening: Honing an Institutional Cervical Cancer Screening Program.

Latika Chawla, Shalini Rajaram, Ipshita Sahoo, Shilpa Panta, Ayush Heda, Anupama Bahadur, Amrita Gaurav, Rajlaxmi Mundhra, Kavita Khoiwal, Ravi Kajal and 1 more

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Latika ChawlaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8220-2105
Shalini RajaramDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID 0000-0003-3721-6350
Ipshita SahooDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4147-0645
Shilpa PantaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID 0000-0001-6334-7608
Ayush HedaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4205-7430
Anupama BahadurDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID 0000-0001-5582-0362
Amrita GauravDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8672-2463
Rajlaxmi MundhraDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID 0000-0002-3359-2239
Kavita KhoiwalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Ravi KajalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Jaya ChaturvediDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveCervical cancer screening is an important tool in WHO's global strategy for cervical cancer elimination. The objective of the study was to suggest and study the impact of capacity building interventions to increase cervical cancer screening rates in women aged 30-49 years attending the gynecological OPD.

methodsAs part of a multicentric study, qualitative research was carried out at a tertiary care institute (from September 2021 to June 2022) to gather information regarding the existing cervical cancer screening practices, analyze factors preventing universal screening, and develop troubleshooting strategies. A fishbone analysis was done to identify barriers to cervical cancer screening. Stepwise sequential implementation of seven Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles which included; doctors training, policy formation, dedicated counsellor and reminders on social network groups, OPD card stamps, reading and educational material, screening in all OPD rooms and finally establishment of dedicated screening room. The effect of each on counselling and screening of eligible women was noted.

resultsWith the implementation of these PDSA cycles, the rates of eligible women being screened increased from 10.6% at baseline to 44.8% at the end of the study period. The percentage of counselled women increased to 70% and it was observed that counselled women were more likely to get screened.

conclusionEducating women about the importance of cervical cancer screening and the creation of a dedicated screening room were the two most important quality improvement interventions.

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CounselingEarly Detection of CancerMass ScreeningUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedPrognosisQualitative Researchcancer screeningCervical neoplasmPreinvasive carcinomaquality improvement

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