The Influence of Cultural Differences on Cervical Cancer Screening: A systematic literature review
Dzahini, Berlinda (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202503124118
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Background: Cervical cancer screening (CCS) is important for early discovery and prevention of cervical cancer. Yet, some women from different geographical areas are unable to participate in the screening process due to socio-cultural, religious, and language obstacles. This study analyses the influence of cultural differences on CCS, delving into how cultural beliefs, norms, and perceptions change women's attitudes toward screening in different cultural areas.
Aim: The study investigates how cultural differences influence cervical cancer screening in women. The study focuses on social beliefs, norms, and practices that inform women’s perception and access to healthcare. Also, the study stresses the need for culturally responsive healthcare. Challenges such as stigma, misinformation, and patriarchal traditions will be discussed in this study.
Methodology: Using a qualitative approach, this study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) to investigate the influence of cultural differences on cervical cancer screening in women. Peer-reviewed articles were searched through academic journals resulting in 1407 hits. However, 12 out of the 1407 articles found met the inclusion criteria.
Results: Cultural perspectives were the highlights of the hurdles to CCS in different cultural settings as represented consistently in the 12 articles analysed for the studies. The study focuses on two important themes: Cultural Barriers to screening and Strategies to Promote Participation. These topics are further divided into sub-themes. These sub-themes further explain the challenges to CCS and provide practical solutions to increase screening rates among diverse populations.
Aim: The study investigates how cultural differences influence cervical cancer screening in women. The study focuses on social beliefs, norms, and practices that inform women’s perception and access to healthcare. Also, the study stresses the need for culturally responsive healthcare. Challenges such as stigma, misinformation, and patriarchal traditions will be discussed in this study.
Methodology: Using a qualitative approach, this study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) to investigate the influence of cultural differences on cervical cancer screening in women. Peer-reviewed articles were searched through academic journals resulting in 1407 hits. However, 12 out of the 1407 articles found met the inclusion criteria.
Results: Cultural perspectives were the highlights of the hurdles to CCS in different cultural settings as represented consistently in the 12 articles analysed for the studies. The study focuses on two important themes: Cultural Barriers to screening and Strategies to Promote Participation. These topics are further divided into sub-themes. These sub-themes further explain the challenges to CCS and provide practical solutions to increase screening rates among diverse populations.