Cervical Cancer Screening: Perceptions of Muslim Women - International Health Education Alliance (IHEA)
The aim
of this project is to determine what the barriers are that prevent Muslim women
from obtaining cervical cancer screening. The information gathered will then be
used to determine and describe best practices needed to increase the rate of
screening among Muslim women.
Women who
attend the Islamic Center of Minnesota, which serves the majority of the Muslim
community within Minnesota,
were invited to participate in this project.
Preliminary
analysis of focus group data has indicated that many women are unaware of the
risk factors and symptoms of cervical cancer. In addition to this, several
women requested a comprehensive workshop that would inform them on cervical
cancer.
Therefore,
it is evident that there exists a need for culturally appropriate education
among this particular community regarding the subject of cervical cancer that
effectively emphasizes the importance of screening.
The
project timeline is:
- Needs
Assessment (Focus Groups/Key Informant Interviews): March-May of 2007
- Health
Education Workshops: September-December of 2007
For more
information, contact: Aliyah Ali
Phone:
612-532-1717
Email: alix0054@umn.edu Obj 13
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