Cervical Screening in Canadian First Nation Cree Women

Purpose: Attitudes and beliefs of First Nation Cree women living in a reserve community were explored to gain insights into how cervical screening could be better utilized. Method: Focused ethnography utilizing participant observation and interviews ( n = 8) with participants having experience with...

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Published in:Journal of transcultural nursing 2009-01, Vol.20 (1), p.83-92
Main Authors: O'Brien, Beverley A., Mill, Judy, Wilson, Tina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropology, Cultural
Canada
Cervical cancer
Cultural Competency
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Indians, North American
Mass Screening - nursing
Medical screening
Nursing
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - ethnology
Reproductive system
Transcultural nursing
Uterine Cervical Dysplasia - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Vaginal Smears
Women
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Summary:Purpose: Attitudes and beliefs of First Nation Cree women living in a reserve community were explored to gain insights into how cervical screening could be better utilized. Method: Focused ethnography utilizing participant observation and interviews ( n = 8) with participants having experience with cervical screening and/or cancer was conducted. Results: Women did not believe they had adequate information and were resistant to screening because of embarrassment caused by the procedure and fear of cancer, which was viewed as a “death sentence.” Conclusions: Challenges faced by First Nation Cree women when contemplating cervical screening are presented. Nursing sensitivity is needed to strategize access to cervical screening that is culturally appropriate.
ISSN:1043-6596
1552-7832
DOI:10.1177/1043659608322418