5/29/2023 0 Comments Soulstice uciMedical personnel who conducted screening exercises complained about poor internet connection. Only 60% of women screened were supported by their partners. Awareness would also increase family support. I was relieved that this was not the case.” Research recommended cervical cancer awareness especially in remote areas to be able to have more people screened. The research shows lack of awareness among many patients regarding cervical cancer screening for example one of the patients noted that, “I thought my uterus would be taken out, then checked and put back inside. Those with positive test results are usually asked to travel to Kampala for further examinations but the mobile colposcopes brought the services closer to them. Remote screening cut the cost of transportation to screening centres for patients in remote areas in Mayuge. The screening and training were conducted at UCI in Mulago, Kampala and at UCI’s satellite clinic in Mayuge district, Uganda. SPIDER funded UCI to acquire mobile colposcopes for screening cervical cancer, a server, mobile phones, and other related accessories, and to train medical workers on how to use the colposcopes. The screening uptake is very low in rural Uganda and more than 80% of cervical cancer patients go for screening in late stages when the cancer has progressed to stage three or higher. However, screening in Uganda is perceived as erratic and opportunistic, and is mainly done by visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). Early and timely screening is therefore one of the most effective interventions. Findings are presented below: The intervention and its resultsĬervical cancer care is most effective if it starts at early stages of cancer. Research was carried out on the project by means of interviews, focus group discussions and literature review to gather evidence on the project intervention. The project is implemented in Uganda by the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). The assessment led to a telehealth project to reduce late diagnosis for cervical cancer through early screening and care. In 2016, SPIDER conducted a needs assessment on cervical cancer screening in Kenya, Rwanda and Zambia and found that women had limited access to screening services. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide.
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