![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Barriers to the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment among Rural Women in Ghana
Joint Authors
Nyarko, Samuel H.
Binka, Charity
Awusabo-Asare, Kofi
Doku, David T.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-11-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
This study sought to explore the barriers to the uptake of cervical cancer screening and treatment in the North Tongu district of Ghana.
Methods.
Twenty-five in-depth interviews were conducted, while three focus group discussions were held among respondents.
The data were analysed with the R package for qualitative data analysis using a thematic analytical approach.
Results.
Low level of knowledge about the disease and screening services, personal or psychological convictions, and cost of screening and treatment coupled with a low level of income were the barriers at the individual level.
Perceived health personnel attitude, perceived lack of privacy, and misdiagnosis were the barriers at the institutional level while the sociocultural belief system of the communities about the etiology of the disease was the barrier at the community level.
Inadequate education about the disease, lack of funding and access to screening facilities also constrained screening and treatment at the policy level.
Conclusions.
Cervical cancer screening and treatment are constrained at multiple levels in rural Ghana.
This study underscores the need to address the low uptake of cervical cancer screening and treatment at the individual, community, institutional, and policy levels simultaneously.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Binka, Charity& Nyarko, Samuel H.& Awusabo-Asare, Kofi& Doku, David T.. 2019. Barriers to the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment among Rural Women in Ghana. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1126666
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Binka, Charity…[et al.]. Barriers to the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment among Rural Women in Ghana. BioMed Research International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1126666
American Medical Association (AMA)
Binka, Charity& Nyarko, Samuel H.& Awusabo-Asare, Kofi& Doku, David T.. Barriers to the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment among Rural Women in Ghana. BioMed Research International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1126666
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1126666