Cervical screening among Southern Alberta First Nations women living off-reserve

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dc.contributor.authorJensen-Ross, Christine
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Lethbridge. School of Health Sciences
dc.contributor.supervisorGrant Kalischuk, Ruth
dc.date.accessioned2007-07-24T21:03:56Z
dc.date.available2007-07-24T21:03:56Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.degree.levelMasters
dc.descriptionxii, 223 leaves ; 29 cm.en
dc.description.abstractFirst Nations women face nearly three times the risk of cervical cancer and mortality rates of up to six times higher than their non-Aboriginal counterparts. While cervical cancer is almost completely preventable, Southern Alberta First Nations women seldom access cervical screening services. The purpose of this qualitative focused ethnography was to gain an understanding of the cervical screening needs of un- and under-served First Nations women living off-reserve. Thirteen purposefully selected First Nations women participated in three focus groups utilizing semi-structured interviews. Personal self-worth and cervical screening awareness and relevance are essential to the pursuit of cervical screening. Barriers and incentives for screening and opportunities for acceptability and sustainability are explored. A holistic approach, intersectoral collaboration and cultural safety are described by focus group participants as foundational for optimal service delivery.en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/400
dc.language.isoen_USen
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, School of Health Sciences, 2006en
dc.publisher.facultyHealth Sciencesen
dc.relation.ispartofseriesThesis (University of Lethbridge. School of Health Sciences)en
dc.subjectDissertations, Academicen
dc.subjectCervix uteri -- Cancer -- Diagnosis -- Albertaen
dc.subjectMedical screening -- Albertaen
dc.subjectCervix uteri -- Cancer -- Preventionen
dc.subjectIndigenous women -- Alberta -- Health and hygieneen
dc.subjectIndigenous women -- Medical examinations -- Albertaen
dc.subjectIndigenous women -- Medical care -- Albertaen
dc.titleCervical screening among Southern Alberta First Nations women living off-reserveen
dc.typeThesisen
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