Journal article
Barriers to Acceptance of Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus across Ethnolinguistic Groups of Women
Abstract
ObjectivesImmigrant and low socio-economic (SES) women in North America underutilize Papanicolaou screening. Vaginal swab self-sampling for oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) has the potential to increase cervical cancer screening participation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the perceptions of lower SES and immigrant women regarding self-sampling for HPV.MethodsEleven focus-group interviews were conducted: one with …
Authors
Howard M; Lytwyn A; Lohfeld L; Redwood-Campbell L; Fowler N; Karwalajtys T
Journal
Canadian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 100, No. 5, pp. 365–369
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
September 2009
DOI
10.1007/bf03405272
ISSN
0008-4263
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedCanadaEmigrants and ImmigrantsFemaleFocus GroupsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services AccessibilityHumansLanguageMiddle AgedOntarioPapanicolaou TestPapillomaviridaePapillomavirus InfectionsPapillomavirus VaccinesPatient Acceptance of Health CareQualitative ResearchSelf EfficacySocioeconomic FactorsUterine Cervical NeoplasmsVaginal Smears