Practice of opportunistic cervical cancer screening and health education among health workers in Ogun State, Nigeria: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of cervical cancer is highest in low- and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, where organized cervical cancer screening programs are lacking, opportunistic screening during maternal healthcare visits may enhance screening uptake. This study is aimed at understanding the practice of opportunistic cervical cancer screening and health education, and the barriers and facilitators experienced by health workers practicing in antenatal and postnatal clinics in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Methods

This is a qualitative cross-sectional study. In-depth interviews were conducted among 43 health workers - doctors, nurses and community health extension workers, working in antenatal and postnatal clinics in public primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities selected b

SUBMITTER: Olubodun T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12425320 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature