Barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening among under- and neverscreened women in Flanders, Belgium - a qualitative study on community and healthcare providers' perspectives

• Main Authors: Bo Verberckmoes (Author), Elien De Paepe (Author), Janne De Vestele (Author), Ana Gama (Author), Ines Keygnaert (Author), Heleen Vermandere (Author), Olivier Degomme (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cervical cancer is detectable and preventable in premalignant stages. In 2013, a population-based cervical cancer screening (CCS) programme was set up in Flanders (Belgium) promoting screening by means of sending reminder letters. Yet, in 2021, only a CCS coverage of 63.6% has be...