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View article: Evaluation of video-assisted HPV education in government-supported clinics in Western Kenya
Evaluation of video-assisted HPV education in government-supported clinics in Western Kenya Open
Despite prevalent preventative methods of human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer remains the foremost cause of cancer-related death among women of reproductive age in Western Kenya. HPV self-sampling is a preventative measure that can…
View article: The impact of text message reminders on uptake of cryotherapy among women testing positive for HPV in western Kenya
The impact of text message reminders on uptake of cryotherapy among women testing positive for HPV in western Kenya Open
Background Mobile health (mHealth) has become an increasingly popular strategy to improve healthcare delivery and health outcomes. Communicating results and health education via text may facilitate program planning and promote better engag…
View article: Mobile Phone Ownership and Use Among Women Screening for Cervical Cancer in a Community-Based Setting in Western Kenya: Observational Study
Mobile Phone Ownership and Use Among Women Screening for Cervical Cancer in a Community-Based Setting in Western Kenya: Observational Study Open
Background Mobile phone ownership among women of reproductive age in western Kenya is not well described, and our understanding of its link with care-seeking behaviors is nascent. Understanding access to and use of mobile phones among this…
View article: Iterative Development of a Mobile Phone App to Support Community Health Volunteers During Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya: Qualitative Study
Iterative Development of a Mobile Phone App to Support Community Health Volunteers During Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya: Qualitative Study Open
Background To achieve the World Health Organization targets for cervical cancer elimination, low- and middle-income countries will need to develop innovative strategies to provide human papillomavirus (HPV)–based screening at a population …
View article: Iterative Development of a Mobile Phone App to Support Community Health Volunteers During Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Iterative Development of a Mobile Phone App to Support Community Health Volunteers During Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya: Qualitative Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND To achieve the World Health Organization targets for cervical cancer elimination, low- and middle-income countries will need to develop innovative strategies to provide human papillomavirus (HPV)–based screening at a population…
View article: Mobile Phone Ownership and Use Among Women Screening for Cervical Cancer in a Community-Based Setting in Western Kenya: Observational Study (Preprint)
Mobile Phone Ownership and Use Among Women Screening for Cervical Cancer in a Community-Based Setting in Western Kenya: Observational Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Mobile phone ownership among women of reproductive age in western Kenya is not well described, and our understanding of its link with care-seeking behaviors is nascent. Understanding access to and use of mobile phones among thi…
View article: Iterative Development of a Mobile Phone Application to Support Community Health Volunteers during Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya
Iterative Development of a Mobile Phone Application to Support Community Health Volunteers during Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya Open
Background To achieve the World Health Organization targets for cervical cancer elimination, low- and middle income countries must develop innovative strategies to provide human papillomavirus (HPV) -based screening at a population level. …
View article: Systems-level barriers to treatment in a cervical cancer prevention program in Kenya: Several observational studies
Systems-level barriers to treatment in a cervical cancer prevention program in Kenya: Several observational studies Open
Patient education and financial support to reach treatment are potential areas for intervention to increase rates of hrHPV+ women presenting for treatment. It is also essential to eliminate barriers that prevent treatment of women who pres…
View article: Stigma and Lack of Social Support Contribute to Loss-To-Follow-Up in a Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in Western Kenya
Stigma and Lack of Social Support Contribute to Loss-To-Follow-Up in a Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in Western Kenya Open
Background While highly preventable, cervical cancer remains a leading contributor to the global burden of cancer among women globally, with disproportionate impacts in Sub-Saharan Africa. Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing is a cost-effec…
View article: Scaling up cervical cancer prevention in Western Kenya: Treatment access following a community‐based <scp>HPV</scp> testing approach
Scaling up cervical cancer prevention in Western Kenya: Treatment access following a community‐based <span>HPV</span> testing approach Open
Objective To evaluate access to treatment after community‐based HPV testing as testing within screen‐and‐treat programs has the potential to lower mortality from cervical cancer in low‐resource settings. Methods A prospective cohort study …
View article: Patient factors affecting successful linkage to treatment in a cervical cancer prevention program in Kenya: A prospective cohort study
Patient factors affecting successful linkage to treatment in a cervical cancer prevention program in Kenya: A prospective cohort study Open
The majority of hrHPV+ women who did not get treated were lost at the stage of decision-making or accessing treatment, with a small number encountering barriers at the treatment sites. Patient education and financial support are potential …
View article: ‘I’m here to save my life’: a qualitative study of experiences navigating a cryotherapy referral system for human papillomavirus-positive women in western Kenya
‘I’m here to save my life’: a qualitative study of experiences navigating a cryotherapy referral system for human papillomavirus-positive women in western Kenya Open
Background We sought to understand the beliefs, social norms and logistical factors that affect human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive women’s uptake of cryotherapy treatment as part of a two-part cervical cancer screening strategy in rural K…
View article: How Providing Cervical Cancer Screening Results via Cell Phone Affects Patient Follow-Up Rates in Western Kenya
How Providing Cervical Cancer Screening Results via Cell Phone Affects Patient Follow-Up Rates in Western Kenya Open
Purpose Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing is being more widely used in simplified cervical cancer screening protocols in low-resource settings. One challenge to successful implementation is the multiple visits necessary to provide results…
View article: Evaluating a community-based cervical cancer screening strategy in Western Kenya: a descriptive study
Evaluating a community-based cervical cancer screening strategy in Western Kenya: a descriptive study Open
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View article: Cervical cancer screening through human papillomavirus testing in community health campaigns versus health facilities in rural western Kenya
Cervical cancer screening through human papillomavirus testing in community health campaigns versus health facilities in rural western Kenya Open
Objective To determine the effectiveness of community health campaigns ( CHC s) as a strategy for human papillomavirus ( HPV )‐based cervical cancer screening in rural western Kenya. Methods Between January and November 2016, a cluster‐ran…