Overcoming Cultural Barriers and Building Healthcare Trust: A Mixed Methods Study on Cervical Cancer Prevention Among Arab American Women Across Major U.S. Cities
Our study demonstrates the variability in attitudes and experiences towards cervical cancer screening among Arab American women, potentially driven by socioeconomic disparities. Our qualitative results suggest the need for targeted, culturally tailored health education in the Arab American community. Further research should explore effective strategies to engage this underserved group and enhance adherence to prevention programs.
Authors
- Celeste Leigh Pearce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8023-7846)
- Layla Hak
- Lauren P. Wallner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1279-8617)
- Matthew Jaber Stiffler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1120-8443)
- Nancy L. Fleischer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4371-9133)
- Lilah Khoja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7489-4129)
- Sarah Burgard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0383-5239)
- Manar Aljebori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7486-291X)
- Madiha Tariq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2952-6060)
- Sura O. Yousif
- Manar Zoulfikar
Institutions
- University of Michigan (US)
- Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (US)
- Michigan State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cancers
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17010005
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39
Funders
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan