Integration of HIV and cervical cancer screening perceptions and preferences of communities in Uganda

BMC Women's Health
Edward KumakechVanja Berggren

Abstract

Despite the fact that HIV-positive women carry an increased risk of developing cervical cancer (CC) in comparison with HIV-negative women, HIV and CC screening programs in many developing countries have remained unintegrated. The objective of this study is to explore perceptions and preferences of community members in Uganda, including women, men, and village health teams, regarding the integration of HIV and CC screening services in a single-visit approach. This qualitative study was conducted in three districts in Uganda. Data were collected through focus group discussions with women and village health teams, and individual interviews with men. Respondents were purposely selected from among those linked to three CC clinics in the three districts. The content analysis method was used to analyze the data. Three themes emerged from the data, namely appreciating the benefits of integration, worrying about the challenges of integration, and preferences for integration. The women endorsed the benefits. However, there were worries that integration would prolong the waiting time at the health facility and induce tiredness in both the healthcare providers and the women. There were also fears of being found positive for both HIV and CC...Continue Reading

References

Aug 19, 1999·The Journal of Pathology·J M WalboomersN Muñoz
Aug 15, 2000·Research in Nursing & Health·M Sandelowski
Sep 5, 2006·Vaccine·Nubia MuñozLutz Gissmann
May 28, 2009·Journal of Gynecologic Oncology·Efren J Domingo, Ana Victoria V Dy Echo
Oct 31, 2009·Indian Journal of Community Medicine : Official Publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine·Ranjeeta KumariSk Singh
Apr 21, 2010·Health Information and Libraries Journal·Maria J Grant
Jul 20, 2010·JAMA : the Journal of the American Medical Association·Elizabeth Y ChiaoLiron Pantanowitz
Jun 28, 2011·Infectious Agents and Cancer·Michael OdidaElisabete Weiderpass
Jul 24, 2012·JAMA : the Journal of the American Medical Association·Marla J KellerHoward D Strickler
Jan 19, 2013·BMC Public Health·Oliver C EzechiKaren Odberg Pettersson
Aug 1, 2013·Nigerian Medical Journal : Journal of the Nigeria Medical Association·Solomon OdafeMacpaul Okoye
Nov 13, 2013·International Journal of STD & AIDS·Sheri A DenslowJennifer S Smith
Nov 14, 2014·Journal of the International AIDS Society·Kristina ThorsteinssonAnne-Mette Lebech
Dec 17, 2014·American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology·L Stewart MassadHoward D Strickler

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jul 25, 2020·Annals of Global Health·Alfred JathoNoleb Mugume Mugisha
Jul 12, 2017·International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics : the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·Jennifer L DrummondKara Wools-Kaloustian

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Health Expectations : an International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy
Krushna Chandra SahooCecilia Stålsby Lundborg
European Eating Disorders Review : the Journal of the Eating Disorders Association
Shelly Russell-MayhewPhilip C Masson
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved