Developing a framework to describe stigma related to cervical cancer and HPV in western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a high prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer in low and middle-income countries, stigma remains an issue. Addressing HPV and cervical cancer stigma could significantly improve health outcomes for these conditions. The objective of this study was to identify the manifestations of stigma and their potential impacts on health-seeking behavior.

Methods

Twenty-six in-depth interviews were conducted with women living with HIV, HIV-negative women, community health volunteers, and health care providers in Kisumu, Kenya in 2019. The interviews were designed to draw out existing attitudes or experiences related to stigma within the community. We conducted a thematic analysis of the interviews to identify internalized, anticipated, and discrimi

SUBMITTER: Ginjupalli R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8832662 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature