First Nations women face nearly three times the risk of cervical cancer and
mortality rates of up to six times higher than their non-Aboriginal counterparts. While
cervical cancer is almost completely preventable, Southern Alberta First Nations women seldom access cervical screening services. The purpose of this qualitative focused
ethnography was to gain an understanding of the cervical screening needs of un- and
under-served First Nations women living off-reserve. Thirteen purposefully selected First Nations women participated in three focus groups utilizing semi-structured interviews. Personal self-worth and cervical screening awareness and relevance are essential
to the pursuit of cervical screening. Barriers and incentives for screening and
opportunities for acceptability and sustainability are explored. A holistic approach, intersectoral collaboration and cultural safety are described by focus group participants as foundational for optimal service delivery. / xii, 223 leaves ; 29 cm.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:ALU.w.uleth.ca/dspace#10133/400 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Jensen-Ross, Christine, University of Lethbridge. School of Health Sciences |
| Contributors | Grant-Kalischuk, Ruth |
| Publisher | Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, School of Health Sciences, 2006, Health Sciences |
| Source Sets | Library and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Relation | Thesis (University of Lethbridge. School of Health Sciences) |
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