Publications by authors named "Yusi Riwayatul Afsah"
Barriers to cervical cancer screening faced by immigrant Muslim women: a systematic scoping review.
BMC Public Health
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Cervical cancer screening (CCS) uptake is notably low among immigrant Muslim women, primarily due to religious beliefs, fatalism, and various other barriers.
- A scoping review analyzed studies on perceived obstacles to CCS, highlighting sociodemographic, economic, language, cognitive, and emotional factors, as well as community and social barriers including cultural and religious influences.
- To improve CCS access for these women, raising awareness through health care workers and encouraging physician recommendations are essential steps.