Cervical screening: the knowledge and opinions of black and minority ethnic women and of health advocates in East London

Article Abstract:

It is common for black and minority ethnic women in the UK to know little about cervical smear tests and to have misconceptions about what is involved in having a smear test, according to research undertaken as part of the ScanLink project. This project, which ran from Jan 1995 to Jul 1997 in east London, England, aimed to raise awareness about cancer among these women and to encourage them to attend screening sessions for breast and cervical cancer. Women, facilitators and advocates all regarded English-language ability as a significant factor affecting women's attendance for cervical screening.

Social aspects, Minority women

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Improving written information for women about cervical screening: evidence-based criteria for the content of letters and leaflets

Article Abstract:

It is clear that there is a need to provide clear, easy-to-read written information about cervical screening, a process which many women in the UK find frightening. It is vital to provide effective preparatory information in terms of content, readability and presentation and to ensure that written information about more specific aspects of cervical screening, such as treating abnormal cells, is also widely available. Such information should serve to reinforce verbal information from health professionals.

Information services

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What do Turkish-speaking women want to know about sexual health? A study to inform the production of Turkish language information leaflets

Article Abstract:

The article describes the experience of London, England, health care professionals who deliver sex education services to Turkish-speaking women immigrants. The study concludes the use of focus groups is the best way to understand the needs of the women, and that most women were open to learning as much as possible about the health aspects of their sexuality.

United Kingdom, Sex, Sexual behavior, Case studies, Contraception, Menstruation, Sex education, Turks in foreign countries, Turks

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