Author
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- Joyline Chepkorir
(Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)
- Dominique Guillaume
(School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
International Vaccine Access Center, International Health Department, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)
- Jennifer Lee
(Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)
- Brenice Duroseau
(School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)
- Zhixin Xia
(Department of Hematological Malignancies, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA)
- Susan Wyche
(Department of Media and Information, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA)
- Jean Anderson
(Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA)
- Hae-Ra Han
(School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
Department of Health, Behavior, and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)
Abstract
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Sub-Saharan African women. This systematic review aimed to identify information sources and their relation to cervical cancer knowledge, literacy, screening, and attitudes. Peer-reviewed literature was searched on 2 March 2022, and updated on 24 January 2023, in four databases—CINAHL Plus, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science. Eligible studies included those that were empirical, published after 2002, included rural women, and reported on information sources and preferences. The quality of the selected articles was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Data extraction was conducted on an Excel spreadsheet, and a narrative synthesis was used to summarize findings from 33 studies. Healthcare workers were the most cited information sources, followed by mass media, social networks, print media, churches, community leaders, the Internet, and teachers. Community leaders were preferred, while healthcare workers were the most credible sources among rural women. There was generally low cervical cancer knowledge, literacy, and screening uptake, yet high prevalence of negative attitudes toward cervical cancer and its screening; these outcomes were worse in rural areas. A content analysis revealed a positive association of health information sources with cervical cancer literacy, knowledge, screening, and positive screening attitudes. Disparities in cervical cancer prevention exist between rural and urban Sub-Saharan African women.
Suggested Citation
Joyline Chepkorir & Dominique Guillaume & Jennifer Lee & Brenice Duroseau & Zhixin Xia & Susan Wyche & Jean Anderson & Hae-Ra Han, 2024.
"The Role of Health Information Sources on Cervical Cancer Literacy, Knowledge, Attitudes and Screening Practices in Sub-Saharan African Women: A Systematic Review,"
IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(7), pages 1-36, July.
Handle:
RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:7:p:872-:d:1428498
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