Interventions to Increase Cancer Screening Adherence Among Somali Immigrants in the US and Europe: A Systematic Review.
J Immigr Minor Health
; 26(2): 385-394, 2024 Apr.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37612453
ABSTRACT
Cancer screening rates among immigrant and refugee populations in high income countries is significantly lower than native born populations. The objective of this study is to systematically review the effectiveness of interventions to improve screening adherence for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer among Somali immigrants. A literature search was conducted for the years 2000-2021 and eight studies met eligibility criteria. The following intervention components were found to increase adherence to cervical cancer screening home HPV test, educational workshop for women and education for general practitioners. A patient navigator intervention was found to increase screening for breast cancer. Educational workshops motivated or increased knowledge regarding cancer screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. However, most of the studies had limitations due to methodology with potential for introduction of bias. Therefore, future studies comparing effectiveness of specific intervention components to reduce disparities in cancer screening among Somali immigrants and refugees are encouraged.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Colorectal Neoplasms
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
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Emigrants and Immigrants
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
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Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
J Immigr Minor Health
Journal subject:
CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States