Low attendance in cervical cancer screening, geographical disparities and sociodemographic determinants of screening uptake among adult women in Burkina Faso : results from the first nationwide population-based survey

Diendéré, J.; Kiemtoré, Sibraogo; Coulibaly, Abou; Tougri, G.; Ily, N.I.; Kouanda, Séni

doi:10.1016/j.respe.2023.101845

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“…In 2022, it is estimated that 1,308 cases and 1,018 deaths due to CC occurred in Burkina Faso, positioning this disease as the second most prevalent cancer and an important public health challenge (1). The burden of CC in Burkina mirrors the broader context of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and is influenced by many factors such as i) a higher risk of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection due to poverty, risky sexual behavior, and low socioeconomic status, coupled with inadequate HPV vaccination coverage ii) an absence of effective screening programs; iii) a lack of awareness about CC prevention and early detection benefits, iv) an inequitable access to healthcare services (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8). Yet, as part of a national policy of free healthcare for children under five and women launched in March 2016, cervical cancer screening and treatment have been decreed free for all women in Burkina Faso (9).…”

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Cervical cancer prevention in Burkina Faso: a stakeholder’s collaboration for the development of awareness messaging

Ouedraogo,

Bamogo,

Tiendrebeogo

et al. 2024

Front. Oncol.

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BackgroundCervical Cancer stands as the second leading cause of both incident female cancers and deaths in Burkina Faso. Unfortunately, the prevention, early detection, and care of cervical cancers are suboptimal at individual, institutional, and national levels. In October 2023, we organized a stakeholder’s workshop to develop cervical cancer awareness messaging for disease control in the country.MethodsA one-text workshop was organized with stakeholders working toward improving health in general or women’s health and well-being. A participatory, learning, and adaptive approach was used to facilitate discussions and activities, ensuring the contribution of all participants. Contextual evidence-based and empirical elements about cervical cancer burden and preventive strategies were presented to the participants by key informants. These served as the foundation for a collaborative formulation of messaging content that aimed at raising awareness about cervical cancer.ResultsSixty-two participants from 28 organizations attended the workshop. They work mainly at local and international non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, universities, university hospitals, research centers, and the Ministry of Health. During the first and second days of the workshop, the participants explored cervical cancer data, its preventive and treatment options available in Burkina Faso, communication strategies for behavioral change, and determinants of the use of prevention and health promotion services. During the following three days, 3 working groups were formed to define strategies, and key messages adapted to diverse tools and targeted audiences. All information was validated during plenary sessions before the end of the workshop and available to all participants and their organizations for cancer awareness activities.ConclusionUpon conclusion of the workshop, the participants provided insightful information for the development of cervical awareness messaging in Burkina Faso. They formed the first community of practice to serve as a dynamic platform for implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and continued learning activities.

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