兰州大学循证社会科学交叉创新实验室 Innovation Laboratory of Evidence-based Social Sciences,Lanzhou University

Factors associated with cervical cancer screening utilisation by people with physical disabilities: A systematic review

2022-10-01

Background Previous studies showed that cervical cancer screening uptake among people with physical disabilities is low. A better understanding of the factors affecting their screening uptake is needed to devise strategies to address this issue. Objective This review explores the factors that impede or enhance cervical cancer screening utilisation by people with physical disabilities, such as mobility, visual and hearing impairments. Methods Five electronic databases were searched, resulting in the inclusion of nine studies focusing on people with physical disabilities and their utilisation of cervical cancer screening services. Extracted data from these studies were summarised narratively. Their methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, Version 2018. Results Three major impeding factors were reported: 1) lack of knowledge of cervical cancer screening and how it can be accessed; 2) difficulties and inconveniences in accessing cancer screening providers and undergoing the screening procedures; and 3) uncomfortable experiences during the screening procedures. The availability of attendant services and wheelchair-accessible facilities and a longer duration of screening procedures enhanced screening utilisation by the subjects. Conclusions This review highlights the need to provide training for healthcare professionals on working with people with physical disabilities, enhance supportive services to allow them to access cervical cancer screening and educate them on the importance of screening.

研究类型
系统评价
人群
混合人群
国家
China
来源期刊
Health Policy
发布日期
2022-10-01
卷号
126, Issue 10
全文链接
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168851022002196/pdfft?md5=6fc9008bfdfdf7504120b055d469756f&pid=1-s2.0-S0168851022002196-main.pdf
相关网址
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168851022002196
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2022.08.003
主题
弱势人群卫生 妇幼卫生 医疗护理 卫生服务
作者
Dorothy N.S. Chan Bernard M.H. Law Winnie K.W. So Ning Fan
关键词
Cervical cancer screening Physical disabilities Barriers Facilitators