Table 1 Main themes regarding completion of the cervical cancer screening continuum of care
Themes identified | |
|---|---|
Enablers | High motivation to complete the continuum of care |
Providers facilitating creative work-arounds for improved access to care | |
Cognitive barriers | Lack of awareness of HPV/cervical cancer |
Lack of understanding of screening, follow-up and treatment procedures | |
Poor communication by healthcare staff | |
Patients’ anticipation of challenges with seeking follow-up care | |
Structural barriers | Challenges with scheduling appointments |
Unavailability of providers | |
Long wait times | |
Multi-step care processes | |
Equipment unavailability | |
Financial barriers | Out-of-pocket payments |
Costs related to travel or missing days of work | |