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A qualitative study exploring factors associated with Pap test use among North Korean refugees
Kyounghae Kim1, Soohyun Kim2, Yoonkyung Chung2
1a School of Nursing , University of Connecticut , Storrs , USA.
Abstract:
Lack of medical care in North Korea and vulnerability to human trafficking during their migration increase risks of cervical cancer among North Korean refugees. To better understand factors influencing Pap test use, we conducted a qualitative study of eight North Korean refugees in South Korea. Individual barriers were limited knowledge, lack of perceived need for preventive services, and concerns about costs. Environmental facilitators included having female providers, receiving family support, and free screenings. Refugees' health outlook, including viewing cancers as fatal diseases, hindered seeking Pap tests. Multi-faceted approaches to address individual and environmental factors in promoting Pap tests are warranted.
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