Prevalence and factors associated with uptake of cervical cancer screening at primary care facilities in Trinidad: a cross-sectional study
This study revealed a higher than expected prevalence of cervical cancer screening among women attending select primary care facilities in North-Central Trinidad. This rate was well below the 80% target recommended by the Pan American Health Organization and WHO. As such, further work is required to improve perceptions, overcome barriers and strengthen primary healthcare delivery systems to enhance uptake of Pap smear screening.
Authors
- Rohan G. Maharaj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8319-8187)
- Tanja Charles
- Sean P. David (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4922-2603)
- Felice Cox
- Simon W. Davis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5943-0756)
- Andres Guevara
- R. Cooper
- Raveed Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9612-7126)
- Kathryn B. David
- Waly Mohan
- Brittany Deane
- Thershus Chinapoo
Institutions
- University of Trinidad and Tobago (TT)
- University of the West Indies (TT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Public Health
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2024-001297
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35