The impact of community-based multimedia intervention on the new and repeated cervical cancer screening participation among South Asian women

Public Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 178 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
D.N.S. Chan ◽  
W.K.W. So
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
South Asian Women ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Screening Participation ◽  
Cancer Screening Participation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Multimedia Intervention

scholarly journals Effects of a Community Health Worker-Led Multimedia Intervention on the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening among South Asian Women: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wong ◽  
Choi ◽  
Law ◽  
Chan ◽  
So
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
Wait List ◽  
South Asian Women ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Multimedia Intervention

The utilization rate of cervical cancer screening services among South Asian women is low. Multimedia interventions conducted by community health workers (CHWs) could potentially enhance the cervical cancer screening uptake among these individuals. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a CHW-led multimedia intervention on cervical cancer screening uptake among this underprivileged group. This pilot study utilized a randomized wait-list controlled trial design. Forty-two South Asian women were recruited at six ethnic minority associations. Randomization of each organization into either the intervention arm or wait-list control arm was then performed. The intervention was conducted by the CHWs from the associations where the participants were recruited. Outcome measures, were assessed and compared at baseline and immediately post-intervention. We demonstrated that the intervention was feasible as evidenced by the high consent rate and low withdrawal and attrition rates. The intervention arm showed a statistically significant improvement in perceived benefits (p = 0.001) and perceived barriers (p = 0.02). However, no significant difference was noted in screening uptake and screening intention between arms. Our findings support the feasibility of CHW-led multimedia intervention and provide preliminary evidence of its effectiveness on enhancing the cervical cancer screening beliefs among South Asian women.

Development and evaluation of a multimedia intervention to promote cervical cancer prevention among South Asian women in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Winnie K. W. So ◽  
Bernard M. H. Law ◽  
Carmen W. H. Chan ◽  
Doris Y. P. Leung ◽  
Helen Y. L. Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
South Asian Women ◽  
Multimedia Intervention

Cervical Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Women Residing in Australia: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952110066
Author(s):  
Zufishan Alam ◽  
Leila Shafiee Hanjani ◽  
Judith Dean ◽  
Monika Janda
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
South Asian Women ◽  
Cross Sectional

Since the introduction of systematic population-based cervical cancer screening in Australia in 1991, age-standardized incidence of cervical cancer has halved. Given recent advances in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and screening, cervical cancer may be eliminated nationally within 20 years. However, immigrant women are not equitably reached by screening efforts. This study systematically reviewed evidence on cervical cancer screening practices among immigrant women in Australia. A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO and gray literature for English language studies published till March 1, 2019, was conducted. Observational and qualitative studies evaluating cervical cancer screening awareness and participation of immigrant women were screened. Of 125 potentially relevant studies, 25 were eligible: 16 quantitative (4 cohort, 12 cross-sectional), 6 qualitative, and 3 mixed-methods studies. Quantitative studies indicated 1% to 16% lower screening rates among migrant women compared with Australian-born women, with participation of South Asian women being significantly lower (odds ratio = 0.54, 95% confidence interval = 0.48-0.61). Qualitative studies illustrated factors affecting women’s willingness to participate in screening, including insufficient knowledge, low-risk perception, and unavailability of a female health professionals being key barriers. Future studies should focus on South Asian women, due to recent increase in their immigration.

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