Development and Implementation of a Culturally Appropriate Education Program to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening among Maasai Women in Rural Tanzania.

ABSTRACT: Background:In Tanzania, the incidence of cervical cancer is nearly ten times that found in the US. Tanzanian women of the traditional Maasai tribe are financially and educationally marginalized and face a language barrier that reduces access to health care. While cervical cancer (CACX) screening programs are available locally, in our experience, Maasai women were less likely to use these services compared to local women of other tribal backgrounds. Objectives:A novel patient education program was designed to teach Maasai women about the natural history of cervical cancer and available screening and treatment. The program addressed the importance of preventative health and informed consent. Additionally, we sought to better understand the specific barriers Maasai women face in accessing and

SUBMITTER: Lidofsky A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6798900 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature