Young women's perceptions of cervical screening in the UK: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To understand young women's views of cervical screening, what obstacles they face, and what encourages them when considering attending their cervical screening.

Background

Cervical screening figures have been steadily decreasing in the United Kingdom (UK). There is limited research on this trend, especially around views and knowledge of young women, aged 20-24 years, have before they are eligible for cervical screening.

Methods

This qualitative study conducted 15 semi-structured Zoom in-depth interviews to discuss young women's knowledge and perceptions of cervical screening in 2022. Participants were based in the UK. Thematic analysis was used to systematically manage, analyse, and identify themes including cervical screening knowledge; perceptions of cervical sc

SUBMITTER: Taratula-Lyons M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569844 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature