Publications by authors named "Ditsapelo M McFarland"
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- The review aimed to explore barriers to prostate cancer screening among men in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on how different factors hinder this crucial health service.
- A systematic search of various academic databases led to the selection of 17 relevant studies from seven sub-Saharan countries, highlighting the significant role of education and socio-economic factors in screening decisions.
- Main findings revealed that a lack of knowledge about prostate cancer and negative attitudes towards screening are the primary obstacles, particularly affecting individuals with lower education levels and socio-economic status.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to review published studies to identify and describe barriers to Papanicolaou (Pap) smear screening among women in sub-Saharan Africa.
Design And Methods: Guided by Cooper's integrative review methodology, studies published between 2006 and 2015 were identified by searching electronic databases: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed, MEDLINE, ProQuest, and PsycINFO using specified search terms. Using this strategy, 224 articles were identified and screened for duplication and by reading titles, abstracts, and full texts.
Purpose: Papanicolaou (Pap) smear services are available in most urban areas in Botswana. Yet most women in such areas do not screen regularly for cancer of the cervix. The purpose of this article is to present findings on the associations of demographic variables and Health Belief Model constructs with Pap smear screening among urban women in Botswana.
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