Women's preferences for communication with the cervical screening programme: A qualitative study.
Cytopathology
; 31(1): 47-52, 2020 01.
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BACKGROUND: In Scotland, invitations and results for cervical screening are sent by post. We ask the question: is this an effective means of communication in the 21st century? Consideration of other ways of communicating with women may help to increase acceptability of the cervical screening programme. OBJECTIVE: To explore perspectives of screening-eligible women, regarding methods for communication of invitations and results from the cervical screening programme to improve acceptability. METHODS: A qualitative study design using semi-structured face-to-face or telephone interviews with women aged 25-65 years. Thirty interviews were directed using visual cues to generate discussion. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis of the data was conducted using a Framework approach. RESULTS: The main advantage of the postal system is its perceived formality; however, its lack of speed was a concern. Advantages of e-communication included speed and convenience; however, concerns such as lack of confidentiality and access were mentioned. Telephone communication was deemed impractical, while face-to-face communication was highly regarded. Furthermore, the majority of participants felt screening appointments set at a specific date and time may improve uptake. Overall, participants believed there is no universal solution regarding the issue of communication. CONCLUSION: At present, the postal system may be an appropriate method for invitation and results for cervical screening; however, there may be greater scope for preference of communication to improve the acceptability of the screening programme to women.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias del Cuello Uterino
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Cuello del Útero
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Tamizaje Masivo
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Detección Precoz del Cáncer
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Screening_studies
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Cytopathology
Asunto de la revista:
PATOLOGIA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido