Table 2 Main themes and codes emerged following FGDs among 35-year-old ever- married women in the Kalutara district
Main themes | Main descriptive codes |
|---|---|
Cervical cancer situation in Sri Lanka | Cases, Treatment, Deaths |
Human Papilloma Virus infection and cervical cancer | Carcinogenic effect, Cancer precursor, Sexually transmitted, Persistent infection |
Pap test and HPV/DNA test as cervical cancer screening methods in Sri Lanka | Early detection, Pap smear test, Sensitivity, Accurate, Reporting delay, Screening interval |
HPV/DNA specimen collection and screening implementation | Convenient, Neutral, Community awareness, Field staff, Clinic facilities, Easy, Clinic staff, Quick test, Environment, Quick report |
HPV/DNA screening positive follow-up with pap test and colposcopy | Repeated clinic visits, Pap test, Colposcopy, Advance technique |
Challenges associated with HPV/DNA screening | Hurting oneself, Administering the test correctly |