Barriers to <scp>HPV</scp> vaccine uptake in adolescents of the indigenous Andean community of Peru

Cruz-Ramirez, Yuliana Mercedes De La; Olaza‐Maguiña, Augusto Felix

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“…Indigenous women often face discrimination and challenges in accessing culturally safe cervical screening and treatment services. Cultural differences and language barriers contribute to communication challenges with health care providers ( 82 , 98 , 99 , 109 , 110 , 112 ). Furthermore, colonization disrupted Indigenous knowledge systems, de-valuing traditional practices and creating historical mistrust impacting their willingness to undergoing gynecological inspections and cervical cytology invasive procedure, as well as to participate in vaccination campaign ( 81 , 114 ).…”

Section: Barriers To Cervical Cancer Screening and Hpv Vaccination Am...mentioning

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Addressing the burden of cervical cancer for Indigenous women in Latin America and the Caribbean: a call for action

Muslin

2024

Front. Public Health

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Cervical cancer, primarily caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, poses a significant global health challenge. Due to higher levels of poverty and health inequities, Indigenous women worldwide are more vulnerable to cervical cancer than their non-Indigenous counterparts. However, despite constituting nearly 10% of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the true extent of the burden of cervical cancer among Indigenous people in this region remains largely unknown. This article reviews the available information on cervical cancer incidence and mortality, as well as HPV infection prevalence, among Indigenous women in LAC. The limited existing data suggest that Indigenous women in this region face a heightened risk of cervical cancer incidence and mortality compared to non-Indigenous women. Nevertheless, a substantial knowledge gap persists that must be addressed to comprehensively assess the burden of cervical cancer among Indigenous populations, especially through enhancing cancer surveillance across LAC countries. Numerous structural, social and cultural barriers hindering Indigenous women’s access to HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening worldwide have been identified and are reviewed in this article. The discussion highlights the critical role of culturally sensitive education, community engagement, and empowerment strategies in overcoming those barriers. Drawing insights from the success of targeted strategies in certain high-income countries, the present article advocates for research, policies and healthcare interventions tailored to the unique context of LAC countries.

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Addressing the burden of cervical cancer for Indigenous women in Latin America and the Caribbean: a call for action

Muslin

2024

Front. Public Health

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“…This special issue on ‘Vaccinations and Women's reproductive health’ highlights the importance of healthcare provider education, vaccination advisories and improvement of vaccination logistics to improve the accessibility and acceptance of vaccines by women 20–27 …”

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Editorial: Vaccinations and women's reproductive health

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Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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The 3rd Sustainable Development Goal targets include (i) the reduction of global maternal mortality, (ii) ending preventable newborn and child deaths and (iii) universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and safe and effective vaccines. 1 The importance of access to safe and effective vaccines to reduce morbidity and mortality has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most vaccination programs specifically target infants and young children; however, there has been a recent increase in use of vaccines in adolescents and adults, especially in women.Thank you to Iftikhar Latif for extensive support afforded to the guest editorial team.

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Barriers to HPV vaccine uptake in adolescents of the indigenous Andean community of Peru

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Addressing the burden of cervical cancer for Indigenous women in Latin America and the Caribbean: a call for action

Addressing the burden of cervical cancer for Indigenous women in Latin America and the Caribbean: a call for action

Editorial: Vaccinations and women's reproductive health

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