Title:
Identification of Factors Influencing Effective Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Services among Armenian Women
Authors:
Arakelyan, Stella
Year:
2014
PAGE:
viii, 34
Language:
En
Subject:
mHealth in Low-Resource Settings
Keywords:
Cervical Cancer, Cervical Neoplasm, Cervical Malignancy, Screening, Pap Smear, Barriers, Uptake, Effectiveness, Armenia, Eastern Europe
Abstract:
Background: Armenia is a lower middle income country situated in the southern Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe. Cervical cancer is the second most common female cancer and the second leading cause of mortality among Armenian women of reproductive age. Problem statement: Since 2006, the opportunistic screening program targeting women aged 30-60 with a three year screening interval has been launched in the country. However, evidence suggests that in 2010, the screening coverage among Armenia women was very low. Objective: The overall objective of the current study is to analyze and discuss the influencing factors and effective interventions for improving cervical cancer screening uptake among Armenian women aged 30-60, and to formulate a set of recommendations aiming to enhance the effectiveness of the existing screening program in the country. Findings: Armenian women have a lack of knowledge about cervical cancer and preventive measures available to them. In Armenia, there is no system in place that will ensure women get updated knowledge on cervical cancer or be regularly prompted to obtain cervical screening services. Conclusion: The awareness raising interventions, accompanied with the delivery of systematic reminders, could be promising in increasing the cervical screening uptake among Armenian women aged 30-60. Recommendations: The delivery of a comprehensive multi-component approach, encompassing the implementation of culture-sensitive educational interventions combined with the dissemination of invitation letters and follow-up telephone calls is suggested. This would aim to encourage the cervical screening uptake among Armenian women aged 30-60 and to ensure that they are prompted to uptake the services on a regular basis.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Armenia
Region:
Western Asia
Training:
Master of Science International Health
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Arakelyan
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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