Healthcare Providers' Role in Cervical Cancer Prevention in Ghana
Author Information
Author(s): Bonnah Juliet, Awuah Baffour, Williams Michelle S.
Primary Institution: George Mason University
Hypothesis
What are healthcare providers' perceptions about women's cervical cancer prevention behaviors and their practices for recommending cervical cancer prevention services?
Conclusion
Healthcare providers in Ghana play a significant role in cervical cancer prevention, but they need more training to effectively engage in shared decision-making with patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Healthcare providers are the main source of cervical cancer information for patients.
- Many providers feel they lack adequate knowledge about cervical cancer.
- Providers often recommend cervical cancer screening only when patients show symptoms.
Takeaway
Doctors and nurses in Ghana help women understand cervical cancer, but they often don't have enough training or knowledge to do it well.
Methodology
In-depth interviews were conducted with healthcare providers, followed by qualitative analysis using in-vivo coding and thematic content analysis.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable to other regions of Ghana as all participants were from the Greater Accra region.
Participant Demographics
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