Barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening among under- and neverscreened women in Flanders, Belgium – a qualitative study on community and healthcare providers’ perspectives

Autor: Bo Verberckmoes, Elien De Paepe, Janne De Vestele, Ana Gama, Ines Keygnaert, Heleen Vermandere, Olivier Degomme

Publikováno v: BMC Public Health, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2024)

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is detectable and preventable in premalignant stages. In 2013, a population-based cervical cancer screening (CCS) programme was set up in Flanders (Belgium) promoting screening by means of sending reminder letters.

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Universal cervical cancer control through a right to health lens: refocusing national policy and programmes on underserved women

Autor: Ana Gama, Elizaveta Padalko, Olivier Degomme, Jose Ortiz, Nathalie Vanderheijden, Katrina Perehudoff, Bo Verberckmoes, Rui Manuel Reis, Ines Keygnaert, Alex Williams, Sónia Dias, Bernardo Vega, Heleen Vermandere, Sergio Bautista-Arredondo, Adhemar Longatto-Filho, Elien De Paepe

Publikováno v: BMC INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS
BMC International Health and Human Rights
BMC International Health and Human Rights, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020)

Background Cervical cancer claims 311,000 lives annually, and 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Cervical cancer is a highly preventable and treatable disease, if detected through screening at an early stage. Governments h

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