Causes and Factors to Cervical Cancer Unscreened Measuring: A Case Study of Women Aged 30-60 Years in Na Pho Sub-District, Sawi District, Chumphon Province

Abstract

This study aims to survey the causes and factors of women aged 30-60 years in Na Pho Sub-District, Sawi District, Chumphon Province that unscreened the cervical cancer. The study used qualitative research method. A sample group was 10 participants by using purposive sampling. Data collection using interview questionnaires about personal information and also interview about causes and factor relating to non-attendance for Cervical Cancer Screening. Data analysis was done related to the research objective and using content analysis technique.

The results of this study were showed the causes that affect women to be non-attendance for cervical cancer screening. There were 6 reasons; 1) feeling embarrassed for exposure of the sexual organ 2) Unknown about cervical cancer screening process, instrument, and level of pain 3) fear and unaccepted the positive result 4) No time because of working 5) No time because of caregiver burden and 6) Unsupported by the family Regarding the factors that affect women to be non-attendance for cervical cancer screening. There were 3 factors: 1) lack of knowledge about cervical cancer and nnecessity of screening 2) unavailable time and unsupported vehicle and 3) unavailable both defensive and proactive promotions of cervical screening, no explanation about process from healthcare officers and also delay in service. The results of this study can inform the defensive and proactive strategies for an efficient and standard health service and patient’s satisfaction.