Implementation of WHO guidelines for cervical cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment: knowledge and perceptions of health providers from Argentina.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on cervical cancer screening and treatment provide countries with evidence-based recommendations to accelerate disease elimination. However, evidence shows that health providers' adherence to screening guidelines is low. We conducted a study in Argentina to analyze health providers' knowledge and perceptions regarding the 2021 WHO Guidelines.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted based on individual, semi-structured interviews with health providers specializing in gynecology (n = 15). The themes explored were selected and analyzed using domains and constructs of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

Results

Although health providers perceive WHO as a reliable institution, they do not

SUBMITTER: Arrossi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11321033 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature