Ghanaian women's perception on cervical cancer threat, severity, and the screening benefits: A qualitative study at Shai Osudoku District, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cervical is one of the topmost causes of fatalities worldwide with mortality and incidence rates highest in sub-Saharan Africa including Ghana. The knowledge about cervical cancer threat and severity has not been extensively studied in most developing and developed countries of which Ghana is not exempted. The study, therefore, aimed to explore the views of women about cervical cancer threat, severity, and the benefits of cervical cancer screening in rural communities in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

Study design

Qualitative exploratory descriptive design was used to purposively sample 17 participants.

Methods

The data collection tool was pretested among 4 women from women to ensure its trustworthiness. Participants were interviewed face to face using a

SUBMITTER: Osei EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9461327 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature