Cervical screening among women with a history of violence in Sweden
A research study investigating the potential reasons behind not attending cervical cancer screening.
Grundinformation
- Period: 2024-09-03 – 2028-09-03
- Funder: Swedish society of oncology, National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women
DOCTORAL PROJECT For over 50 years, Sweden has had a screening program to detect cervical cell changes and the presence of HPV (human papillomavirus) on the cervix. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus and one of the main risk factors for developing cervical cancer. Participating in screening reduces the risk of cervical cancer by 95%.
Studies have shown that women who do not attend cervical screenings are more likely to have experienced some form of violence compared to those who participate regularly. This study aims to identify the underlying reasons for non-participation in cervical screening. The goal is to redesign the screening process in the future to encourage more women to participate, thereby reducing the risk of developing cervical cancer.
The study is run by Linette Backeman as her doctoral project, and all study participation is anonymous.