Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women in Malawi: An Integrative Literature Review.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI:10.1188/25.ONF.265-280

Jasintha Mtengezo, Haeok Lee, Mercy Dokiso Chirwa

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Abstract

Problem identification: In Malawi, the cervical cancer death rate is eight times that of the global rate. Cervical cancer is preventable by vaccination, screening, and early treatment. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of cervical cancer screening and factors associated with screening uptake among women in Malawi using Whittemore and Knafl's integrative methodologic review framework.

Literature search: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in MEDLINE®, Scopus®, Academic Search Complete, CINAHL®, and Google Scholar™ databases.

Data evaluation: 12 studies met the inclusion criteria, and quality was assessed using the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool, version 2018. Themes were categorized within the situation-specific theory components.

Synthesis: The screening rate ranged from 1.74% to 47%. Access to healthcare services factors and individual, sociocultural, and sociodemographic factors were associated with screening uptake.

Implications for research: The identified gaps in cervical cancer prevention in Malawi can serve as evidence to develop nursing intervention strategies to promote screening and treatment uptake in the country.

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马拉维妇女宫颈癌筛查：综合文献综述

问题查明：在马拉维，宫颈癌死亡率是全球死亡率的八倍。宫颈癌可以通过接种疫苗、筛查和早期治疗来预防。本研究的目的是利用Whittemore和Knafl的综合方法学回顾框架，确定马拉维妇女宫颈癌筛查的流行程度以及与筛查接受相关的因素。文献检索：在MEDLINE®、Scopus®、Academic search Complete、CINAHL®和谷歌Scholar™数据库中进行全面的文献检索。数据评价：12项研究符合纳入标准，使用混合方法评价工具（2018版）对质量进行评估。主题在特定情境的理论组成部分中被分类。综合：筛选率为1.74% ~ 47%。获得保健服务的因素以及个人、社会文化和社会人口因素与接受筛查有关。研究意义：马拉维在宫颈癌预防方面的差距可以作为制定护理干预策略的证据，以促进该国的筛查和治疗。

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Oncology nursing forum 医学-护理

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期刊介绍： The mission of the Oncology Nursing Forum, an official publication of ONS, is to Convey research information related to practice, technology, education, and leadership. Disseminate oncology nursing research and evidence-based practice to enhance transdisciplinary quality cancer care. Stimulate discussion of critical issues relevant to oncology nursing.