Abstract
Background:
The aim of this study was to determine attitude of Dutch midwifes, gynecologists and general practitioners (GPs) towards involvement in antenatal cervical cancer screening (CCS) in the Netherlands.
Methods:
In 2021, Dutch midwives, gynecologists, and GPs were offered a single digital questionnaire assessing perceived feasibility, benefits, and harms of antenatal CCS.
Results:
A total of 6943 Questionnaires were send and response rate was 18% (N = 1260). Of all respondents, 78% considered antenatal CCS via obstetric care providers feasible. Most respondents (85%) agreed that offering CCS in person can increase motivation to attend. Most midwives (93%) considered that women would feel less encumbered if cervical sampling would be performed by obstetric care providers, rather than by GPs.
Conclusion:
Results indicate that introduction of antenatal CCS is considered feasible by a majority of Dutch midwifes, gynecologists, and GPs. Considered benefits include improved motivation to attend and reduced test related barriers.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e7380 |
| Journal | Cancer Medicine |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 13 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2024 |
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Publisher Copyright:© 2024 The Author(s). Cancer Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
