Factors associated with cervical cancer screening participation among migrant women in Europe: a scoping review.
Patrícia MarquesMariana NunesMaria da Luz AntunesBruno HelenoSonia Maria Ferreira DiasPublished in: International journal for equity in health (2020)
Efforts to increase migrant women's participation in CCS must target barriers to access to healthcare services in general but also specific barriers, including cultural differences about sexuality and gender, past traumatic personal experiences, and the gender and competences of healthcare professionals performing CCS. Healthcare services should strengthen resources to meet migrants' needs, including having CCS information translated and culturally adapted, as well as healthcare providers with skills to deal with cultural background. These findings can contribute to improve CCS programs among migrant women, reducing health disparities and enhancing their overall health and well-being.