Barriers to Accessing Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment in the Amazon Region-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Unequal access to cervical cancer screening and treatment remains a significant contributor to preventable morbidity and mortality for women in the Amazon Basin, compounded by geographic, social and infrastructural barriers. Given the fragmented nature of the existing evidence, this systematic review aims to synthesize available findings on barriers to cervical cancer screening and treatment for this region. The implications of these findings are examined to inform the development of actionable strategies to improve equity in prevention and care. Methods: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020. Searches were conducted on 7 November 2025, in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and SciELO, utilizing combinations of MeSH terms, key

SUBMITTER: Oliveira MHR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12897790 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature