عنوان

Examination of the Barriers to and Acceptance of Cervical Cancer Screening and Preventative Measures among Women in the United Arab Emirates

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TLpq2337433980

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انگلیسی

Title Proper

Examination of the Barriers to and Acceptance of Cervical Cancer Screening and Preventative Measures among Women in the United Arab Emirates

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[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

Alzaabi, Ghada J.

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

Solomon, Abida

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Capella University

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2019

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93

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

D.P.H.

Body granting the degree

Capella University

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2019

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The qualitative research presented sought to examine Emirati women's knowledge, attitude, and barriers regarding cervical cancer screening testing (CCST). Cervical cancer (CC) is the third most common form of cancers among women after breast and colorectal cancers. Despite the fact that cervical cancer is completely preventable through CCST, CCST is still considerably low among women, especially Arabic women. In the United Arab Emirates, most cervical cancer cases are diagnosed in a late stage as a result of the absence of a national prevention program and screening programs for CC. Ten Emirati women, ages 18-65, agreed to participate in this study. Data was gathered from 2 focus group sessions. Explanatory model of health, disease, and illness and the health promotion model were applied to guide this investigation of Emirate health behavior regarding CC. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to present the characteristics of this study population. The data generated showed that cultural sensitivity, health literacy, and patient/health provider relationship are some of the factors that prevent Emirati and Arabic women from getting CCST. This study supports previous studies regarding the importance of creating CCST awareness programs and promoting collaboration between researchers and health entities to reach out to Emirati women on CC. We hope the study findings will create more awareness of CCST among Emirati women and spur the United Arab Emirate government to provide support for future research studies on CC.

Middle Eastern studies

Oncology

Public health

Womens studies

Alzaabi, Ghada J.

Solomon, Abida

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[Thesis]

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