Cervical screening participation and access facilitators and barriers for people with intellectual disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organisation's vision of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem is achievable, but elimination must be achieved equitably, including for people with intellectual disability. A better understanding of cervical screening within the context of the lives of people with intellectual disability is needed. This study systematically reviewed research on the rates of cervical screening participation among people with intellectual disability, and facilitators and barriers that affect participation.

Method

Six electronic databases were systematically searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO, Embase and Pro-Quest Central Social Sciences Collection. Empirical studies published between 1986 and 2023, in English language peer-reviewed journals

SUBMITTER: Power R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11310793 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature