Other Titles
Cervical Cancer Screening in a Rohingya Refugee Community: A Multicomponent Approach to Promote Uptake at a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center [Poster Title]
Abstract
Cervical cancer remains a significant health issue globally, particularly in low and middle-income countries, with over 350,000 deaths in 2022. Disparities in cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates persist, notably among vulnerable populations such as refugee and immigrant women. This project addresses these disparities within the Rohingya refugee community at a Midwest Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC), where only 21.74% of eligible Rohingya women had CCS appointments scheduled in 2023. The intervention aims to increase CCS rates among Rohingya women aged 21 and older through culturally tailored approaches. The project involves developing an educational video, standardizing workflows, engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs), and training clinicians in trauma-informed care and cultural competence. Methods include implementing a culturally relevant educational video, utilizing EHR documentation for streamlined scheduling, and conducting individual outreach via CHWs. Data collection through EHR and surveys will assess adherence and outcomes, with regular audits guiding adjustments. This intervention seeks to enhance health equity and increase CCS rates among the Rohingya community, ultimately improving cancer prevention efforts in this vulnerable population.
Notes
References:
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Sigma Membership
Gamma Phi
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Health Equity or Social Determinants of Health, Primary Care, Interprofessional, Interdisciplinary, Cervical Cancer Screening, Vulnerable Populations, Rohingya Refugees
Recommended Citation
Coveleski, Talia; Shaw, Barbara; and Adamji, Jehan, "Cervical Cancer Screenings for Rohingya Refugees: A Project to Promote Uptake at an FQHC" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 207.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/posters_2025/207
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Proxy-submission
Cervical Cancer Screenings for Rohingya Refugees: A Project to Promote Uptake at an FQHC
Seattle, Washington, USA
Cervical cancer remains a significant health issue globally, particularly in low and middle-income countries, with over 350,000 deaths in 2022. Disparities in cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates persist, notably among vulnerable populations such as refugee and immigrant women. This project addresses these disparities within the Rohingya refugee community at a Midwest Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC), where only 21.74% of eligible Rohingya women had CCS appointments scheduled in 2023. The intervention aims to increase CCS rates among Rohingya women aged 21 and older through culturally tailored approaches. The project involves developing an educational video, standardizing workflows, engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs), and training clinicians in trauma-informed care and cultural competence. Methods include implementing a culturally relevant educational video, utilizing EHR documentation for streamlined scheduling, and conducting individual outreach via CHWs. Data collection through EHR and surveys will assess adherence and outcomes, with regular audits guiding adjustments. This intervention seeks to enhance health equity and increase CCS rates among the Rohingya community, ultimately improving cancer prevention efforts in this vulnerable population.
Description
Cervical cancer disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including refugee women. This project at a Midwest FQHC aims to boost cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates among Rohingya refugees. Interventions include a culturally tailored educational video, standardized workflows, Community Health Worker engagement, and clinician training. Data collection through EHR reviews and surveys will assess progress, striving to reduce health disparities and improve CCS access for this community.