Background: A man's non-supporting wife is one of the barriers to cervical cancer screening. However, research about men’s barriers to supporting screening is limited to the study region, particularly in rural areas. Therefore, this study aimed to explore barriers for married men to support wives' cervical cancer screening, which can help in prevention interventions. Methods: A qualitative study between August and September 2023 was conducted in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. In-depth interviews were conducted individually in quiet places, using a semi-structured tool aided by a voice recorder and field notes. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was used to identify themes. The report was reviewed using the COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies) check list. Results: Four main themes were identified. Barriers related to awareness, perception, traditional healers and religious leaders influence, and a lack of men’s involvement in community women’s reproductive education. Conclusion: Barriers for married men to support wives for cervical cancer screening are systemic and are related to self, community, and government interventions. Therefore, it is crucial to develop programs that are systemic healthcare facilities, family- and society-oriented, culturally sensitive, and inclusive in order to address these factors. Furthermore, conducting additional multi-perspective research, which includes both spouses, family, community, health professionals, and health service leaders’ perspectives, is essential to effectively tackling these factors.
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Mohammed, A., Bedru, L. A., Abdu, N. R., Yimer, A., Usso, A. A. (2024). Married Men's Barriers to Supporting Wives' Cervical Cancer Screening in the Rural Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research, 12(3), 62-70. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jctr.20241203.14
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Mohammed, A.; Bedru, L. A.; Abdu, N. R.; Yimer, A.; Usso, A. A. Married Men's Barriers to Supporting Wives' Cervical Cancer Screening in the Rural Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study. J. Cancer Treat. Res. 2024, 12(3), 62-70. doi: 10.11648/j.jctr.20241203.14
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TY - JOUR T1 - Married Men's Barriers to Supporting Wives' Cervical Cancer Screening in the Rural Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study AU - Aminu Mohammed AU - Leyla Abrar Bedru AU - Neima Ridwan Abdu AU - Abdusellam Yimer AU - Ahmedin Aliyi Usso Y1 - 2024/09/26 PY - 2024 N1 - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jctr.20241203.14 DO - 10.11648/j.jctr.20241203.14 T2 - Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research JF - Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research JO - Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research SP - 62 EP - 70 PB - Science Publishing Group SN - 2376-7790 UR - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jctr.20241203.14 AB - Background: A man's non-supporting wife is one of the barriers to cervical cancer screening. However, research about men’s barriers to supporting screening is limited to the study region, particularly in rural areas. Therefore, this study aimed to explore barriers for married men to support wives' cervical cancer screening, which can help in prevention interventions. Methods: A qualitative study between August and September 2023 was conducted in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. In-depth interviews were conducted individually in quiet places, using a semi-structured tool aided by a voice recorder and field notes. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was used to identify themes. The report was reviewed using the COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies) check list. Results: Four main themes were identified. Barriers related to awareness, perception, traditional healers and religious leaders influence, and a lack of men’s involvement in community women’s reproductive education. Conclusion: Barriers for married men to support wives for cervical cancer screening are systemic and are related to self, community, and government interventions. Therefore, it is crucial to develop programs that are systemic healthcare facilities, family- and society-oriented, culturally sensitive, and inclusive in order to address these factors. Furthermore, conducting additional multi-perspective research, which includes both spouses, family, community, health professionals, and health service leaders’ perspectives, is essential to effectively tackling these factors. VL - 12 IS - 3 ER -
Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
School of Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
