Factors associated with cervical cancer screening participation among migrant women in Europe: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer screening has been effective in reducing incidence and mortality of cervical cancer, leading European countries to implement screening programs. However, migrant women show lower screening participation compared to nationals. This scoping review aims to provide a synthesis of the growing evidence on factors associated with participation in cervical cancer screening among migrant women in Europe.

Methods

Electronic peer-reviewed databases were searched in November 2019 for studies on factors related to the participation of migrants in cervical cancer screening conducted in EU/EFTA countries, using comprehensive search expressions. Retrieved articles were screened and those eligible were selected for data extraction. Quantitative and qualitative stud

SUBMITTER: Marques P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7488650 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature