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ArticleWomen's health (London, England)

"Give me the sense that I matter:" Queer women's recommendations for an ideal cervical cancer screening exam and pathways to screening equity.

Deana M Williams, Shawn Reilly, Tanisha Lord, Kara Ayers, Sage Kissiah-Grove, Marissa Robinson, Lyda Fong, Joseph Angel

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Deana M WilliamsMultiCare Health System Institute for Research & Innovation, Puyallup, WA, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5649-1425
Shawn ReillyPRISM Community Steering Committee, Puyallup, WA, USA.
Tanisha LordPRISM Community Steering Committee, Puyallup, WA, USA.
Kara AyersPRISM Community Steering Committee, Puyallup, WA, USA.
Sage Kissiah-GrovePRISM Community Steering Committee, Puyallup, WA, USA.
Marissa RobinsonPRISM Community Steering Committee, Puyallup, WA, USA.
Lyda FongFred Hutch Cancer Center Collaborative Data Services, Seattle, WA, USA.
Joseph AngelMultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine, Tacoma, WA, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundCervical cancer screening is a powerful tool in the prevention, early detection, and diagnosis of precancers and cancer. There is mounting evidence, however, demonstrating that Queer cisgender women experience disparities in cervical cancer screening access and uptake compared to their heterosexual counterparts. To close gaps in screening, Queer women's voices and visions must foreground recommendations aimed at remedying screening inequities.

objectivesThis study aims to explore perceptions on an ideal cervical cancer screening exam among a racially and ethnically diverse group of Queer women.

designThis qualitative interview study is led in partnership with a multidisciplinary community steering committee. Our work is grounded in the Reproductive Justice Framework.

methodsWe held in-depth interviews with 19 Queer women to understand their recommendations for improving cervical cancer screening experiences for their community. Data from these interviews were analyzed through thematic analysis.

resultsWe identified five themes around creating an ideal cervical cancer screening experience among Queer women: (1) community outreach and education, (2) cues of affirmation and safety, (3) Queer patient navigation and advocacy, (4) Queer-affirming and knowledgeable providers, and (5) trauma-informed care.

conclusionEngaging Queer women in developing solutions to address screening disparities is a missing link in cervical cancer prevention and the advancement of reproductive health equity. We share actionable strategies at the healthcare professional, community, and organizational levels to support healthcare systems in translating Queer women's visions into practice. Our findings also inform medical organizations, expert panels, and health authorities on patient-defined strategies and pathways to remedying screening inequity.

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Early Detection of CancerHealthcare DisparitiesPatient Acceptance of Health CareSexual and Gender MinoritiesUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMiddle AgedProfessional-Patient RelationsQualitative ResearchYoung Adultcervical cancer screeninghealth disparitieshealth equityLGB+ womenQueer womenreproductive health

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PMCPMC12988298

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