Working towards a comprehensive understanding of HPV and cervical cancer among Indigenous women: a qualitative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Indigenous peoples carry a disproportionate burden of infectious diseases and cancers and are over-represented among the socially disadvantaged of most countries. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor and causative agent of cervical, oropharyngeal and other cancers. Recent literature shows evidence of Indigenous populations being at increased risk of HPV infections and its associated cancers.

Objective

This is a qualitative systematic review. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences and barriers Indigenous women face in relation to HPV awareness, knowledge and cervical screening, in order to better understand factors that may mitigate against or facilitate prevention efforts for HPV infection and associated cancers.

Methods

Two invest

SUBMITTER: Sethi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8246376 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature