Date of this Version

2023

Document Type

DNP Project

Abstract

Despite current advancements in the field, cervical cancer is still a public health concern around the world. Due to vaccination initiatives and screening tests that lead to early detection, considerable decline has been noticed in cervical cancer cases. Unfortunately, the report from minority groups is different and women of minority groups of Haitian descent living in South Florida are not exempt. Despite reported improvements, cervical cancer is not a disease of the past; it is a disease of the poor as every two minutes a woman's life is lost to cervical cancer; and most of these women live in underdeveloped countries (Knaul et al., 2019). Although preventable with regular screening and vaccination, the majority of cervical cancer cases reported are in the advanced stage especially in low-income countries (Knaul et al., 2019). Some of the factors explaining the link between low socioeconomic status and cervical cancer are mostly due to a lack of awareness and community intervention to educate and encourage screening. Cervical cancer is preventable when detected early, which is not the case in low-income countries. Cervical cancer is a tracer disease of inequity and the inability to access health care (Knaul et al., 2019). This quality improvement project’s purpose is to assess the knowledge level of a minority group of women of Haitian descent and demonstrate the impact of education on improving notions and adherence to screen. It is the ultimate goal of the present work to improve awareness among minority groups to decrease the rate of cervical cancer cases. For underserved Haitian women, how can promoting cervical cancer screening and education reduce cervical cancer rates and increase adherence to screen and follow-up after an abnormal HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) screening result? Akinlotan (2017) reported that the majority of women do not have enough information about what cervical cancer screening is for. A starting point for the solution is to educate people and get governmental financial aid to open more community centers. As healthcare providers, we must have a plan because a clear vision gives substance to the action needed to transform health behaviors. Healthcare provider’s recommendations influence patients’ compliance (Adegboyega et al, 2022).

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