Publications by authors named "Sidonie Chard"
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) for cervical cancer screening (CCS) in lower-resource settings; however, quality varies widely, and it is difficult to maintain a well-trained cadre of providers. The Smartphone-Enhanced Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (SEVIA) program was designed to offer secure sharing of cervical images and real-time supportive supervision to health care workers, in order to improve the quality and accuracy of visual assessment of the cervix for treatment. The purpose of this evaluation was to document early learnings from patients, providers, and higher-level program stakeholders, on barriers and enablers to program implementation.
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- - This literature review evaluates the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in Canadian primary care and emergency departments, analyzing 16 articles focusing on first-person accounts of care received.
- - The study identified three major themes: discomfort with disclosure, insufficient positive signaling from healthcare facilities, and inadequate knowledge among healthcare providers.
- - Overall, the findings highlight ongoing negative experiences for LGBTQ+ patients, stressing the importance of enhancing culturally competent care, improving provider education, and fostering welcoming environments in healthcare settings.