Barriers and facilitators to effective cervical cancer screening in Belize: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Belize has among the highest cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates of Latin American and Caribbean countries. This study evaluates the perspectives of key stakeholders for cervical cancer screening in Belize and identifies the barriers and facilitators for providing equitable access to prevention services.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews discussing cervical cancer screening were conducted with key stakeholders across the six districts of Belize in 2018. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically; themes were organized by levels of the social-ecological model.

Results

We conducted 47 interviews with health care providers (45%), administrators (17%), government officials (25%), and other stakeholders (13%). Majority (78%) of intervi

SUBMITTER: Mittal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10267283 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature