Cervical and breast cancer screening participation and utilisation of maternal health services: a cross-sectional study among immigrant women in Southern Italy.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Women make up approximately half of the world's one billion migrants. Immigrant women tend to be one of the most vulnerable population groups with respect to healthcare. Cancer screening (CS) and maternal and reproductive health have been included among the 10 main issues pertinent to women's health. The aim of this study is to explore breast and cervical CS participation and to acquire information regarding access to healthcare services during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period among age eligible immigrant women in Southern Italy. METHODS:A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from each participant. Women aged 25-64 years who had not had a hysterectomy and women aged 50-69 years without history of breast cancer were considered eligible for the evaluati

SUBMITTER: Bianco A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5652469 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature