Explaining women's views on cervical cancer: a qualitative study

Fatemeh Rafat,1,* Sedigheh pakseresht,2 fatemeh jafarzadeh kanarsari,3 S. marzieh rahebi,4

1. ,social determinats of health research center(SDHRC) Guilan University of Medical Sciences,Rasht,Iran
2. social determinats of health research center (SDHRC), Guilan University of Medical Sciences,Rasht,Iran
3. social determinats of health research center (SDHRC), Guilan University of Medical Sciences,Rasht,Iran
4. social determinats of health research center (SDHRC), Guilan University of Medical Sciences,Rasht,Iran

Abstract

Introduction

cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in the world , which, if detected and treated at early stages, is almost completely preventable the aim of this study was to "explain women's perspective on cervical cancer".

Methods

this qualitative study, was done by content analysis method, on 56 married women aged 60-17 years from clients referred to the clinics of al-zahra's therapeutic center rasht. targeted sampling was done in 6 groups of 6-8 people. data collection was conducted by holding focused group discussions. the length of the interview in each session was between 1-1.5 hours and all of the items were recorded by a cassette and typed. immediately after completing each session, the responses were analyzed, by using content analysis method, based on the proposed steps of lincoln and cuba.

Results

Data analysis ,resulted in the extraction of 275 primary codes and the formation of three main categories: "weakness of health information", "neglect of illness" and "need for attention and protection".

Conclusion

understanding the experiences, views, and opinions of women can have potential benefits, including the discovery of educational and counseling needs, current challenges and barriers, facilitators of support and care. it is also helpful in planning for the development of educational interventions, long-term counseling and support, based on evidence and in line with health needs.

Keywords

Cervical cancer, woman, awareness