Experiences of cervical screening participation and non-participation in women from minority ethnic populations in Scotland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The introduction of screening in the UK and other high-income countries led to a significant decrease in the incidence of cervical cancer and increase in survival rates. Minority ethnic groups are often underrepresented in screening participation for reasons that are poorly understood.

Objective

To explore experiences of cervical screening participation and non-participation of women from minority ethnic populations in Scotland and gain insights to support the development of interventions that could potentially support screening participation and thereby reduce inequalities.

Design

Qualitative comparison group study using in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews that were thematically analysed.

Setting and participants

This study took place in

SUBMITTER: Nelson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8369098 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature