| Approaches to Cervical Screening |
Language Approach
“To put the screening information in different languages they can understand, for most Africans, it is English, that would help.” (P2/FGD8) “The language, there should be better awareness. We are immigrants; our native language is not Finnish, and it is not everyone that speaks Finnish very well.” (P1/FGD1) Appropriate Information about Screening
“I think the invitation letter and result can be given in simple English language with a simple and short explanation of what the test is about, and what would be done if anything is found.” (P2/FGD1) “It is about my health; it is good to understand the test as much as I want the care.” (P2/FGD6)
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| Dissemination of Screening Information |
Creating of Screening Awareness
“One way the municipality could help get the information to immigrants is to get in touch with some group or community leaders, where immigrants are gathering.” (P1/FGD4) “As immigrants, we have places where we meet, and there we might understand things better than in a letter that comes to our home.” (P3/FGD1)
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Individuals with Similar Cultural Backgrounds
“If they can involve people with a similar cultural background, it is easier to comprehend such information.” (P1/FGD3) “If they get someone who understands the immigrants, or if they can involve not necessarily someone from Africa, even a Finn, who understands these people and has the time to talk to them.” (P3/FGD1)
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Using Reminder Letters/Telephone/Recall System
“It might help if they (immigrants) do not show up, send another letter, and follow-up on people and call.” (P1/FGD2) “I can imagine if I get a few letters, and then a phone call... that, you need to make an appointment, because sometimes people forget.” (P3/FGD1)
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| Enhancing Health Professionals’ Communication and Cultural skills |
“I think if they should put people who are culturally sensitive and understand Africa issues, or wherever this woman is coming from so that when the person asks a question, they can understand.” (P4/FGD1)
“Also, to address the fear thing. They (nurses) should make people know that having cervical cancer is not a death sentence and that there are measures available if something is being detected.” (P1/FGD8)
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