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Cervical Cancer Prevention in Rural Nicaragua - An Ambassador Model

Authors:
Nicole Wood
Anaisy Pargas
Stephanie Romero

Keywords: global health; Human Papillomavirus (HPV); cervical cancer; health education; women’s health

Abstract:
Cervical cancer prevention is dependent on frequent Pap smear screening based on national guidelines and recommendations. Several identified barriers to health access may prevent women in several Latin American countries from receiving the consistent care necessary to prevent cervical cancer. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-education based women’s health program in increasing Pap screening adherence and cervical cancer awareness in a rural Nicaraguan community. In this community trial, researchers created an ambassador model for community education and evaluated the effects by way of surveys and chart review at a local clinic.

Pages: 10 to 11

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2017

Publication date: November 12, 2017

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4553

ISBN: 978-1-61208-604-0

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: from November 12, 2017 to November 16, 2017