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Challenges in Delivery and Performance of a Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in the Kurdistan Region of the Iraq Health System Publisher Pubmed



Rasul VH1 ; Moghdam ZB2 ; Karim MA3 ; Cheraghi MA4
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Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics Published:2019


Abstract

Objective: To investigate health-system challenges responsible for the poor performance of a cervical cancer prevention program in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Method: A qualitative study was conducted among a purposive sample of healthcare providers and female volunteers in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, between December 10, 2014, and July 23, 2016. Data were collected from participants using in-depth semi-structured interviews. The interviews were then transcribed and analyzed with an inductive content analysis approach. Results: In total, 23 individuals completed the interviews. The participants included 8 (35%) female volunteers; 5 (22%) nurses; 4 (17%) managers; 3 (13%) doctors; and 3 (13%) gynecologists. The health-system challenges were classified into three main categories: existence of an official reminder system, public information delivery programs, and infrastructures of facilities, which included three subcategories—cervical cancer screening center, material resources, and human resources. Conclusions: The Kurdistan Region of Iraq health system faced several challenges in delivering a cervical cancer prevention program. These challenges must be addressed to improve the coverage of cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. © 2018 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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