Investigator

Jamshid Jamali

Faculty members · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Department of Biostatistics

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Papers(1)
Women’s perception of…
Collaborators(3)
Mansoore Shariati-Sar…Mehrsadat MahdizdehHadi Tehrani
Institutions(1)
Mashhad University Of…

Papers

Women’s perception of barriers and facilitators of cervical cancer Pap smear screening: a qualitative study

ObjectiveAlthough Pap smear (PS) is considered the best standard in detecting cervical cancer, adherence to timely and regular PS is often lower than global standards in developing countries. Thus, the present study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators of adherence to cervical cancer screening in Mashhad, Iran.DesignA qualitative content analysis was done from July to December 2022 using semistructured in-depth interviews.SettingThe study was conducted in health centres in Mashhad, Iran.ParticipantsA sample of 36 married women aged 18–70 years was selected using a purposive sampling, with maximum diversity.ResultsThe mean age of participants was 42.8±7.6 years. Among all, 66.7% had the PS test at least once; only 8.3% regularly had the test. The qualitative content analysis led to the extraction of four major themes: (1) individual challenges, (2) environmental limitations, (3) individual motivators, and (4) supportive and efficient environments. The most significant barriers were psychological stress, unhealthy attitudes, insufficient information, cultural issues and insufficient healthcare services. Facilitators included an active and efficient healthcare system, advice and support of important others, and positive emotions and individual beliefs.ConclusionsParticipants' perceptions showed that the main factors influencing the PS testing were supportive environments, individual motivators, individual challenges and environmental limitations. To encourage women to take the PS and reduce barriers, it may be necessary to revise current health system policies, promote individual and public awareness, reduce psychological stress and correct negative beliefs and attitudes.

219Works
1Papers
3Collaborators
Diabetic RetinopathyDry Eye SyndromesEarly Detection of CancerUterine Cervical NeoplasmsColorectal Neoplasms

Positions

2017–

Faculty members

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · Department of Biostatistics

2010–

Researcher

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · Statistics

Education

2017

PhD Student

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · Biostatistics

2010

Master of Science

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · Department of Biostatistics

2006

Bachelor of Science

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad · Department of Statistics

Keywords
Structural Equation ModelingMultiple Indicators Multiple CausesLatent Class ModelingBiostatisticsStatistical SoftwaresPsychometric PropertiesScale DevelopmentValidity and Reliability Assessment