Authors :
Dr. Saba Amin
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 4 - April
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24APR1424
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Abstract :
Objective: Cervical cancer remains a
significant public health challenge in developing
countries, disproportionately affecting women in these
regions due to limited access to effective screening and
vaccination programs. This review synthesizes the
current literature on the implementation strategies,
effectiveness, and challenges of cervical cancer screening
and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination
programs in developing countries, aiming to highlight
successful models and identify gaps in current practices.
Screening, for cervical cancer in developing countries
faces numerous obstacles, including logistical challenges,
lack of awareness, and insufficient healthcare
infrastructure. Despite these hurdles, strategies such as
single-visit approaches, leveraging low-cost HPV DNA
testing, and utilizing mobile health units have shown
promise in increasing screening coverage and early
detection rates. The prerequisites for effective screening
highlighted include affordability, cultural acceptability,
and the ability to implement large-scale screening with
limited resources. HPV vaccination presents a primary
prevention measure with the potential to significantly
reduce the incidence of cervical cancer. However,
vaccination programs in developing countries encounter
challenges in vaccine procurement, distribution, and
achieving high coverage rates among the target
population. Innovations in vaccine delivery, education
campaigns to raise awareness, and partnerships with
international health organizations are crucial for
overcoming these barriers.This comprehensive review
underscores the need for a multifaceted approach to
cervical cancer prevention in developing countries,
encompassing improvements in screening and
vaccination strategies, health system strengthening,
community engagement, and international collaboration.
By learning from successful models and addressing
identified gaps, there is a significant opportunity to
reduce the burden of cervical cancer in these regions and
move closer to achieving global health equity.
Keywords :
Cervical Carcinoma, Immunization, Screening Methods, Developing Nations.
Objective: Cervical cancer remains a
significant public health challenge in developing
countries, disproportionately affecting women in these
regions due to limited access to effective screening and
vaccination programs. This review synthesizes the
current literature on the implementation strategies,
effectiveness, and challenges of cervical cancer screening
and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination
programs in developing countries, aiming to highlight
successful models and identify gaps in current practices.
Screening, for cervical cancer in developing countries
faces numerous obstacles, including logistical challenges,
lack of awareness, and insufficient healthcare
infrastructure. Despite these hurdles, strategies such as
single-visit approaches, leveraging low-cost HPV DNA
testing, and utilizing mobile health units have shown
promise in increasing screening coverage and early
detection rates. The prerequisites for effective screening
highlighted include affordability, cultural acceptability,
and the ability to implement large-scale screening with
limited resources. HPV vaccination presents a primary
prevention measure with the potential to significantly
reduce the incidence of cervical cancer. However,
vaccination programs in developing countries encounter
challenges in vaccine procurement, distribution, and
achieving high coverage rates among the target
population. Innovations in vaccine delivery, education
campaigns to raise awareness, and partnerships with
international health organizations are crucial for
overcoming these barriers.This comprehensive review
underscores the need for a multifaceted approach to
cervical cancer prevention in developing countries,
encompassing improvements in screening and
vaccination strategies, health system strengthening,
community engagement, and international collaboration.
By learning from successful models and addressing
identified gaps, there is a significant opportunity to
reduce the burden of cervical cancer in these regions and
move closer to achieving global health equity.
Keywords :
Cervical Carcinoma, Immunization, Screening Methods, Developing Nations.
