Understanding Barriers and Facilitators of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Singapore Women: A Qualitative Approach.

Shilpa SurendranChuan De FooDavid Hsien Yung TanWee Hian TanJacquelyn MelodyJoanna Li Xin OoiYing Xian ChuaKer-Kan Tan

Published in: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP (2023)

Gender socialisation, empowerment, and healthcare initiatives did not inhibit our study participants' decision to undergo breast and cervical cancer screening services. However, new initiatives and strengthening of the existing healthcare initiatives are needed to overcome any remnants of gender-related nuances and convert non-doers into doers.

Keyphrases

cervical cancer screening
healthcare
quality improvement
mental health
primary care
decision making
adipose tissue
health information
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
metabolic syndrome
social media
polycystic ovary syndrome